Augusta, Maine vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 12.2% more expensive than Augusta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $56,092 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Augusta, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Allentown
than in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, ME vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Augusta, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  56.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher