Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Folsom, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Folsom, California is 59.6% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,785 in Folsom, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Folsom, California is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Folsom
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Folsom, CA
Compared to Allentown, Folsom is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  16.9% higher
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher