Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs Salem, Massachusetts


The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 34.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $100,806 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Salem
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs Salem, MA
Compared to Allentown, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  192.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher

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