Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Allentown, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 23.3% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,473 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Allentown
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Allentown, PA
Compared to Springfield, Allentown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  43.4% higher
  Health
  8.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher

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