Cost of Living Calculator - Allentown, Pennsylvania vs West Orange, New Jersey


The cost of living in West Orange, New Jersey is 42.9% more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,502 in West Orange, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Orange, New Jersey is more expensive than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in West Orange
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Allentown, PA vs West_Orange, NJ
Compared to Allentown, West_Orange is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  196.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  44.6% higher
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher

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