Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mount Laurel, New Jersey is 13.0% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $175,167 in Mount Laurel, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mount Laurel, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Mount Laurel
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Mount Laurel, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Mount Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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)
  81.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  5.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher