Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 17.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,118 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Frederick
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Allentown, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  113.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher