Wooster, Ohio vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 16.0% more expensive than Wooster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $57,980 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wooster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wooster, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% more expensive in Allentown
than in Wooster, Ohio
Wooster, OH vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Wooster, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher