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Sims, NC vs Allentown, PA

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Is it cheaper to live in Allentown or is it cheaper to live in Sims?
- Allentown is 25.5% more expensive than Sims.

Which city has more affordable housing, Allentown or Sims?
- Allentown housing costs are 6.4% more expensive than Sims housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Sims or is Health Care more affordable in Allentown.
- Health related expenses are 21.2% less in Allentown.
 Sims, NCAllentown, PAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock97.9100
 Food & Groceries97.1  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock102.4100
 Housing68.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$241,400$338,100
 Utilities98  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock100.4100
 Miscellaneous85.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 10 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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