What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 40% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania could decrease to $45,994 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.

POCONO MOUNTAIN LAKE ESTATES vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 8.0% cheaper than Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,994 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
40% cheaper in Allentown
than in Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania

Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

2.9% higher

Commute

40.6% lower

Health

4.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, PA vs. Allentown, PA

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