What is a pro or con of living in Allentown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Swoyersville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Allentown.

What salary do I need to live in Allentown, Pennsylvania copmared to Swoyersville, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,836 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.

SWOYERSVILLE vs. ALLENTOWN
Cost of Living Comparison

Swoyersville, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania is 15.7% more expensive than Swoyersville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,836 in Allentown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Allentown, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Swoyersville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Allentown
than in Swoyersville, Pennsylvania

Swoyersville, PA vs. Allentown, PA

Compared to Swoyersville, Allentown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% higher

Commute

8.1% higher

Health

7.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

6.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Swoyersville, Pennsylvania vs. Allentown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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