Painted Post, New York vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 13.0% more expensive than Painted Post, New York.

You would need a salary of $84,751 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Painted Post, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Painted Post, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Allentown
than in Painted Post, New York
Painted Post, NY vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Painted Post, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  31.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher