Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Brighton, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Colorado is 30.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,215 in Brighton, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Colorado is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in Brighton
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Brighton, CO
Compared to Allentown, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher