Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 39.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $115,486 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Austin
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Allentown, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.1% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  9.5% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower