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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BOSTON vs. HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP (LEHIGH COUNTY)
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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Boston, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania copmared to Boston, Massachusetts?

A salary of $75,000 in Boston, Massachusetts could decrease to $51,434 in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania is 31.4% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $51,434 in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Heidelberg township (Lehigh County)
than in Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, MA vs. Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County), PA

Compared to Boston, Heidelberg Township (Lehigh County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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5.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

57.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.7% lower

Commute

17.3% lower

Health

14.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

20.4% lower

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Boston, Massachusetts vs. Heidelberg township (Lehigh County), Pennsylvania

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