What is a pro or con of living in Emmaus, Pennsylvaniacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in Emmaus.

What salary do I need to live in Emmaus, Pennsylvania copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $36,400 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $39,140 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. EMMAUS
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emmaus, Pennsylvania is 7.5% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,140 in Emmaus, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emmaus, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Emmaus
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Emmaus, PA

Compared to Allentown, Emmaus is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Emmaus, PA

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