Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Bensalem, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bensalem, Pennsylvania is 46.8% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $73,396 in Bensalem, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bensalem, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Bensalem
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Bensalem, PA
Compared to Altoona, Bensalem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.8% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  255.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher

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