Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Newtown, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newtown, Connecticut is 47.3% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,656 in Newtown, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newtown, Connecticut is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in Newtown
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Newtown, CT
Compared to Allentown, Newtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.3% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  33.5% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.2% higher