Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Shell Rock, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shell Rock, Iowa is 15.5% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,258 in Shell Rock, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shell Rock, Iowa is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Shell Rock
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Shell Rock, IA
Compared to Allentown, Shell Rock is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  34.4% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower