Richmond, Virginia vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 3.2% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $193,548 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Allentown
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Richmond, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  20.2% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower