Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. North East, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North East, Maryland is 10.8% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,527 in North East, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North East, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in North East
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. North East, MD
Compared to Allentown, North East is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% lower

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