Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Manchester, New Jersey


The cost of living in Manchester, New Jersey is 1.7% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,710 in Manchester, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manchester, New Jersey is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Manchester
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Manchester, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Manchester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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