Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Akron, Ohio


The cost of living in Akron, Ohio is 25.9% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $37,043 in Akron, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Akron, Ohio is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Akron
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Akron, OH
Compared to Allentown, Akron is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% lower
  Commute
  20.0% lower
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower

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