What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Placentia, California?

Median Home Cost is 72% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Placentia, California?

A salary of $50,000 in Placentia, California could decrease to $28,440 in Allentown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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PLACENTIA vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Placentia, California vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 43.1% cheaper than Placentia, California.

You would need a salary of $28,440 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Placentia, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Placentia, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Allentown
than in Placentia, California

Placentia, CA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Placentia, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% higher

Commute

14.3% lower

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

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Placentia, California vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

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