Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Gilbert, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gilbert, Iowa is 4.0% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,016 in Gilbert, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gilbert, Iowa is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Gilbert
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Gilbert, IA
Compared to Allentown, Gilbert is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower