Sims, North Carolina vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Sims, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,082 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sims, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Sims, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
76% more expensive in Allentown
than in Sims, North Carolina
Sims, NC vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to Sims, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  27.1% higher
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% higher