Gaffney, South Carolina vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 32.3% more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $66,145 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaffney, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Gaffney, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% more expensive in Allentown
than in Gaffney, South Carolina
Gaffney, SC vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Gaffney, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  45.3% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher