What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 0% more expensive in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $41,466 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $41,871 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 1.0% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $41,871 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Allentown
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Springfield, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

19.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

7.5% higher

Health

12.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. Allentown, PA

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