What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Potomac Mills, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 53% cheaper in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Potomac Mills, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Potomac Mills, Virginia could decrease to $41,518 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.

POTOMAC MILLS vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Potomac Mills, Virginia vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 17.0% cheaper than Potomac Mills, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,518 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Potomac Mills, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Potomac Mills, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Allentown
than in Potomac Mills, Virginia

Potomac Mills, VA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Potomac Mills, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.6% higher

Commute

5.2% lower

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Potomac Mills, Virginia vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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