Median rent is 1% lower in Allentown ($1,317/mo vs $1,328/mo). Buying is cheaper in Allentown, where the median home runs $206,600 versus $287,700. Households earn more in Allentown ($55,494 vs $52,058 a year). Taken together, Allentown is the more affordable choice with a cost index of 98.9 against 99.1 — about 0% lower overall prices. After adjusting income for local prices, a typical paycheck stretches further in Allentown, PA.
City A
Allentown, PA
City B
Daytona Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Daytona Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Allentown, PA?
Equivalent salary in Daytona Beach, FL
$75,199
You'd need $199 more (0% higher).
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Allentown
Pennsylvania
Daytona Beach
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rents are similar in both cities: $1,317/mo in Allentown and $1,328/mo in Daytona Beach. Home buyers face a steeper market in Daytona Beach: the median home is $287,700 versus $206,600 in Allentown — 28% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
State tax data is not yet available for these cities.
Allentown
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Daytona Beach
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Allentown if you prioritize higher median household income ($55,494/yr).
Is Allentown cheaper than Daytona Beach?
Allentown is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 98.9 versus 99.1 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Allentown.
How much is rent in Allentown vs Daytona Beach?
Median rent is $1,317/mo in Allentown, PA and $1,328/mo in Daytona Beach, FL. Allentown, PA has the lower rent by about 1%.
Which has higher salaries — Allentown or Daytona Beach?
Median household income is $55,494 in Allentown, PA and $52,058 in Daytona Beach, FL. Allentown, PA has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Allentown or Daytona Beach?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Daytona Beach to match my Allentown income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Allentown, PA is equivalent to roughly $100,265 in Daytona Beach, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
