Median rent is 23% lower in Allentown ($1,317/mo vs $1,711/mo). Buying is cheaper in Allentown, where the median home runs $206,600 versus $285,400. Households earn more in Deltona ($76,924 vs $55,494 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 Deltona, FL.
City A
Allentown, PA
City B
Deltona, FL
How much would you need to earn in Deltona, FL to maintain your standard of living from Allentown, PA?
Equivalent salary in Deltona, 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.
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Allentown
Pennsylvania
Deltona
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
Renters will find significantly cheaper housing in Allentown — median rent of $1,317/mo versus $1,711/mo in Deltona, a 23% difference. Home buyers face a steeper market in Deltona: the median home is $285,400 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
Deltona
Income tax: N/A
Sales tax: N/A
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Pick Deltona if you prioritize higher median household income ($76,924/yr).
Pick Allentown if you prioritize cheaper rent ($1,317/mo median).
Is Allentown cheaper than Deltona?
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 Deltona?
Median rent is $1,317/mo in Allentown, PA and $1,711/mo in Deltona, FL. Allentown, PA has the lower rent by about 23%.
Which has higher salaries — Allentown or Deltona?
Median household income is $55,494 in Allentown, PA and $76,924 in Deltona, FL. Deltona, FL 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 Deltona?
State tax data is not yet available for one or both cities.
What salary do I need in Deltona 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 Deltona, 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
