What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lower Merion, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 70% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Lower Merion, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania could decrease to $27,450 in Allentown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

LOWER MERION vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 45.1% cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $27,450 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lower Merion, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Allentown
than in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania

Lower Merion, PA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Lower Merion, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

80.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.9% lower

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

1.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Lower Merion, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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