Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Lafayette, Indiana


The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 14.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $6,831 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Lafayette, IN
Compared to Allentown, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.6% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower

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