North East, Maryland vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 9.7% cheaper than North East, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,146 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North East, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North East, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Allentown
than in North East, Maryland
North East, MD vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to North East, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher