Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Athens, Alabama


The cost of living in Athens, Alabama is 7.3% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,517 in Athens, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens, Alabama is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
46% cheaper in Athens
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Athens, AL
Compared to Allentown, Athens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower

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