Carson City, Nevada vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 16.0% cheaper than Carson City, Nevada.

You would need a salary of $63,008 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Carson City, Nevada.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Carson City, Nevada
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Allentown
than in Carson City, Nevada
Carson City, NV vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Carson City, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher