New Haven, Connecticut vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 11.8% cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $44,076 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Haven, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New Haven, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Allentown
than in New Haven, Connecticut
New Haven, CT vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to New Haven, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% lower