Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Absecon, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Absecon, New Jersey is 2.8% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $48,602 in Absecon, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Absecon, New Jersey is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
29% cheaper in Absecon
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Absecon, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Absecon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower