Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Troy, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Troy, Alabama is 15.4% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,312 in Troy, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Troy, Alabama is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Troy
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Troy, AL
Compared to Allentown, Troy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  29.0% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower