What is a pro or con of living in Lenoir, North Carolinacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 23% cheaper in Lenoir.

What salary do I need to live in Lenoir, North Carolina copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $43,172 in Lenoir, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. LENOIR
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Lenoir, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lenoir, North Carolina is 13.7% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,172 in Lenoir, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lenoir, North Carolina is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Lenoir
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Lenoir, NC

Compared to Allentown, Lenoir is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

27.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.4% lower

Commute

20.1% lower

Health

26.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Lenoir, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Lenoir, NC

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