Cost of Living Calculator - Cambridge, Massachusetts vs Allentown, New Jersey


The cost of living in Allentown, New Jersey is 28.7% cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $53,498 in Allentown, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, New Jersey is cheaper than Cambridge, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Allentown
than in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Cambridge, MA vs Allentown, NJ
Compared to Cambridge, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  10.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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