Cost of living comparison
Allentown is 5.2% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 8.2% more in Allentown
- Groceries
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pay 2.1% less in Allentown
- Transportation
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pay 7.6% more in Allentown
- Housing
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pay 2.8% less in Allentown
- Childcare
-
pay 28.6% less in Allentown
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 11.3% less in Allentown
- Clothing
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pay 7.5% less in Allentown
The cost of restaurants and transportation in Allentown are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, entertainment and sports, clothing, housing, and groceries are lower in Allentown.
If you lived in Allentown instead of United States, you would:
pay 8.2% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$22.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$12.00
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.60
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$1.88
|
|
pay 2.1% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$2.13
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$4.98
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$2.16
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$6.82
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$3.25
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.64
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$1.29
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.70
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.19
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.49
|
|
pay 7.6% more for transportation
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.68
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
$60.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$35,000.00
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$22.40
|
|
pay 2.8% less for housing
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$68.20
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,540.00
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,650.00
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$117.00
|
|
pay 28.6% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$1,200.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$12,000.00
|
|
pay 11.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$5.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$8.82
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$31.33
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$11.50
|
|
pay 7.5% less for clothing
|
United States
|
Allentown
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$41.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$45.62
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$93.33
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$75.00
|
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