Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Detroit, Michigan


The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 4.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $95,376 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Detroit
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Detroit, MI
Compared to Allentown, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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