Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 9.9% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $54,965 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Allentown
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Bowling Green, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  29.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher