Living Cost Compare
Allentown

Pennsylvania

$1,320/mo est.

vs
Green Bay

Wisconsin

$920/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,320 in Allentown, PA versus $920 in Green Bay, WI. Overall, Green Bay, WI is roughly 30% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Allentown, PA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $53,403 in Allentown, PA and $62,546 in Green Bay, WI — about 15% higher in Green Bay, WI. Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax; Wisconsin has a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax.

Allentown, PA
Green Bay, WI

Rent

Studio
$1,043
$707
+32% in Allentown, PA
1 Bedroom
$1,100
$730
+34% in Allentown, PA
2 Bedroom
$1,271
$956
+25% in Allentown, PA
3 Bedroom
$1,431
$1,287
+10% in Allentown, PA

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$188,900
$191,500
+1% in Green Bay, WI

Income

Median Household Income
$53,403
$62,546
+17% in Green Bay, WI
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$48,990
$49,940
+2% in Green Bay, WI

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
32.4 yr
35.7 yr
+3.3 yr in Green Bay, WI
Homeownership
42.3%
55.9%
+13.6 pp in Green Bay, WI
Bachelor's+ (25+)
19.4%
25.5%
+6.1 pp in Green Bay, WI
Avg Commute
24.8 min
18.9 min
+5.9 min in Allentown, PA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
274.5
501.7
+83% in Green Bay, WI
Property Crime
1,591.5
1,331.2
+16% in Allentown, PA

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
51.2°F
44.3°F
+6.9°F in Allentown, PA
Annual Precipitation
45.4 in
29.5 in
+15.8 in in Allentown, PA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.86/gal
$3.94/gal
+2% in Green Bay, WI

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
21.6
19.7
+8% in Allentown, PA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$19.17
$11.79
+38% in Allentown, PA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.31
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.66
+14% in Allentown, PA
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Green Bay, WI
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.77
+2% in Allentown, PA
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$2.10
+4% in Allentown, PA
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Allentown, PA

Average prices — Northeast vs Midwest (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (PA / WI)
6%
5%
+1.0 pp in PA
Income Tax (top rate)
3.07%
7.65%
+4.6 pp in WI

Allentown vs Green Bay — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Allentown or Green Bay?
Green Bay, WI is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $920 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 30% below Allentown, PA's $1,320, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Allentown than in Green Bay?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $44,000 a year in Allentown versus $29,000 in Green Bay.
Which has lower taxes, Allentown or Green Bay?
Allentown is taxed under Pennsylvania's rules (a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax); Green Bay under Wisconsin's (a top state income tax rate of 7.65% and a 5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).