What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Point Pleasant, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 58% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Point Pleasant, New Jersey?

A salary of $30,000 in Point Pleasant, New Jersey could decrease to $22,500 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.

POINT PLEASANT vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Point Pleasant, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 25.0% cheaper than Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $22,500 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Point Pleasant, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Allentown
than in Point Pleasant, New Jersey

Point Pleasant, NJ vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Point Pleasant, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

63.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% lower

Commute

3.5% higher

Health

4.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Point Pleasant, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Point Pleasant, NJ vs. Allentown, PA

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