Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Rome, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rome, Pennsylvania is 21.6% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,194 in Rome, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rome, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Rome
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Rome, PA
Compared to Allentown, Rome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  19.0% lower
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower