Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Oxford, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oxford, Mississippi is 11.1% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,462 in Oxford, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oxford, Mississippi is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% cheaper in Oxford
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Oxford, MS
Compared to Allentown, Oxford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower