Louisville, Kentucky vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 3.7% more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $196,990 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Allentown
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Louisville, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher