Cost of Living Calculator - Boston, Massachusetts vs Allentown, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 39.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,679 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Allentown
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs Allentown, PA
Compared to Boston, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower

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