Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Watertown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watertown, New York is 17.8% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,075 in Watertown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watertown, New York is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Watertown
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs. Watertown, NY
Compared to Allentown, Watertown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.8% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  34.2% lower
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower