South Bend, Indiana vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 24.0% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $62,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Allentown
than in South Bend, Indiana
South_Bend, IN vs. Allentown, PA
Compared to South_Bend, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.0% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% higher
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher