Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA Cost of Living


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Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton cost of living score
99
Less expensive
1.0% lower
than the US average
4.7% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 1.0% lower than the U.S. average and 4.7% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Metro Area, PA

Housing costs in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton?
A typical home costs $296,400, which is 12.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.1% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton costs $1,410 per month, which is 1.4% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 14.2% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton?
To live comfortably in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $56,880 for a family, and $44,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton?
The cost of living in the Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA Metro Area is slightly lower than the national average. According to data from the US Census Bureau, the cost of living in this area is 99, which is 1 point lower than the US average of 100. This means that overall living costs such as housing, food, transportation and other essentials are slightly more affordable in Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton compared to other areas of the country. The median home value also reflects this trend, with homes in this area costing about $296,400 compared to a national median of $338,100.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesAllentown-Bethlehem-EastonPennsylvaniaUnited States
  99.094.6100.0
  103.7100.3100
  102.3101.1100.0
  89.780.5100.0
  $296,400$242,800$338,100
  101.9%98.2%100.0%
  104.2104.0100.0
  120.4101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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