Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Lumber Bridge, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina is 18.3% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,860 in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lumber Bridge, North Carolina is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Lumber Bridge
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Lumber Bridge, NC
Compared to Allentown, Lumber Bridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower