Pickens, Mississippi vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 35.0% more expensive than Pickens, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $48,930 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pickens, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pickens, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
195% more expensive in Allentown
than in Pickens, Mississippi
Pickens, MS vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Pickens, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.0% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  23.0% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% higher