What is a pro or con of living in Wheaton, Marylandcompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 86% more expensive in Wheaton.

What salary do I need to live in Wheaton, Maryland copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $118,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $157,841 in Wheaton, Maryland (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. WHEATON
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Wheaton, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheaton, Maryland is 33.8% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $157,841 in Wheaton, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wheaton, Maryland is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Wheaton
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Wheaton, MD

Compared to Allentown, Wheaton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

191.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

39.8% higher

Health

15.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Wheaton, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Wheaton, MD

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