Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Newark, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 32.0% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,817 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Newark
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Newark, NJ
Compared to Allentown, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.1% higher