What are other expense differences between Amarillo and Austin?

You would need a salary of $70,538 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Q: What is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference?

The biggest factor is housing costs, with Median Home Cost being 206% higher in Austin than in Amarillo.

The cost of living in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is 41.1% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,538 in Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Monroe township (Middlesex County), New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in Monroe township (Middlesex County)
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County), NJ

Compared to Allentown, Monroe_Township_(Middlesex_County) is:

Homeowner

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41.1% higher

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Food

4.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

178.8% higher

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

52.7% higher

Health

3.5% lower

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Personal

7.9% higher

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