Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 80.4% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $144,344 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
241% more expensive in Seattle
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Allentown, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  436.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  33.4% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  13.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher