Amarillo, Texas vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 19.5% more expensive than Amarillo, Texas.

You would need a salary of $59,769 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Amarillo, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Amarillo, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Allentown
than in Amarillo, Texas
Amarillo, TX vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Amarillo, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% higher