Omaha, Nebraska vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 3.6% more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $72,494 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Omaha, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Omaha, Nebraska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
22% more expensive in Allentown
than in Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha, NE vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Omaha, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher