Johnson City, Tennessee vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 8.7% cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $73,065 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Johnson City, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Altoona
than in Johnson City, Tennessee
Johnson City, TN vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Johnson City, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  12.1% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher