Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Normal, Illinois


The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 11.5% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,142 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Normal
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Normal, IL
Compared to Allentown, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  6.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower

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