Clark, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 31.2% cheaper than Clark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,419 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Clark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Allentown
than in Clark, New Jersey
Clark, NJ vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Clark, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  27.9% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower