Bloomingdale, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 21.1% cheaper than Bloomingdale, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $39,440 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomingdale, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bloomingdale, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Allentown
than in Bloomingdale, New Jersey
Bloomingdale, NJ vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Bloomingdale, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower