What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Piscataway, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Piscataway, New Jersey could decrease to $37,319 in Allentown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PISCATAWAY vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 25.4% cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,319 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Piscataway, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Piscataway, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Allentown
than in Piscataway, New Jersey

Piscataway, NJ vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Piscataway, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% lower

Commute

28.8% lower

Health

3.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Piscataway, New Jersey vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Piscataway, NJ vs. Allentown, PA

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