Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Belle Mead, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Belle Mead, New Jersey is 19.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,785 in Belle Mead, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Belle Mead, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Belle Mead
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Belle Mead, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Belle Mead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  40.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher