Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Great Barrington, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Great Barrington, Massachusetts is 20.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,494 in Great Barrington, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Great Barrington, Massachusetts is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
115% more expensive in Great Barrington
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Great Barrington, MA
Compared to Allentown, Great Barrington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  148.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% higher
  Commute
  25.7% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher