What is a pro or con of living in Manchester, New Hampshirecompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Manchester.

What salary do I need to live in Manchester, New Hampshire copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $56,613 in Manchester, New Hampshire (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. MANCHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manchester, New Hampshire is 13.2% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,613 in Manchester, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manchester, New Hampshire is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Manchester
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Manchester, NH

Compared to Allentown, Manchester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

80.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.7% higher

Commute

12.8% lower

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

17.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Manchester, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Manchester, NH

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