Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Spokane, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Spokane, Washington is 6.0% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $79,516 in Spokane, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Spokane, Washington is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Spokane
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Spokane, WA
Compared to Allentown, Spokane is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower