Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Plattsburgh, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plattsburgh, New York is 15.9% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $63,065 in Plattsburgh, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plattsburgh, New York is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Plattsburgh
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Plattsburgh, NY
Compared to Allentown, Plattsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower