What is a pro or con of living in Fall River, Massachusettscompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Fall River.

What salary do I need to live in Fall River, Massachusetts copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,108 in Fall River, Massachusetts (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. FALL_RIVER
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fall River, Massachusetts is 10.2% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,108 in Fall River, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Fall River
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Fall_River, MA

Compared to Allentown, Fall_River is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

87.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

14.2% lower

Health

13.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Fall River, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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