New Castle, Delaware vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 3.6% cheaper than New Castle, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $48,187 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Castle, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New Castle, Delaware
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
25% cheaper in Allentown
than in New Castle, Delaware
New Castle, DE vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to New Castle, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  1.5% higher
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower