Royal Oak, Michigan vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 8.5% cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $45,769 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Royal Oak, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Royal Oak, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Allentown
than in Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Royal Oak, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% lower
      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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  11.9% lower
  Health
  28.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower