Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Linwood, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Linwood, New Jersey is 9.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,570 in Linwood, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Linwood, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Linwood
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Linwood, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Linwood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  15.6% lower
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower