Allentown PA vs Great Falls MT — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

Allentown, PA

Pennsylvania · Population: 125,320

  • Median HH Income$53,403
  • Median Home Price$312,103
  • Unemployment8.8%
  • Bachelor's+19.4%

Great Falls, MT

Montana · Population: 60,412

  • Median HH Income$63,934
  • Median Home Price$337,690
  • Unemployment3.2%
  • Bachelor's+28.3%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population
Allentown
125,320
Allentown +
Great Falls
60,412
Pop. Density / sq mi
Lower = more space
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
N/A
Median Age
Allentown
32.4
Allentown +
Great Falls
39.3
Foreign Born
Allentown
20.8%
Allentown +
Great Falls
1.7%
White
Allentown
42.3%
Great Falls
84.8%
Great Falls +
Black
Allentown
13.0%
Allentown +
Great Falls
1.2%
Asian
Allentown
2.5%
Allentown +
Great Falls
1.0%
Hispanic
Allentown
53.8%
Allentown +
Great Falls
4.9%
Spanish at Home
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
N/A

Economy

Median HH Income
Allentown
$53,403
Great Falls
$63,934
Great Falls +
Per Capita Income
Allentown
$25,846
Great Falls
$35,968
Great Falls +
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)
BEA MSA-level
Allentown
$65,080
Allentown +
Great Falls
$62,117
Unemployment Rate
Allentown
8.8%
Great Falls
3.2%
Great Falls +
Poverty Rate
Allentown
21.6%
Great Falls
14.0%
Great Falls +
Bachelor's Degree+
Allentown
19.4%
Great Falls
28.3%
Great Falls +

Housing

Median Home Value
Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS
Allentown
$312,103
Allentown +
Great Falls
$337,690
Homeownership Rate
Allentown
42.3%
Great Falls
68.4%
Great Falls +

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Allentown
319
Allentown +
Great Falls
433
Property Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
Allentown
1613
Allentown +
Great Falls
1984

Health

Obesity Rate
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
35.8%
Diabetes Rate
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
10.7%
Poor Mental Health
CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
19.2%
No Health Insurance
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
10.0%
Binge Drinking
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
19.6%
Current Smokers
CDC PLACES
Allentown
N/A
Great Falls
15.0%

Climate

Avg Annual Temp
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Allentown
51.2°F
Great Falls
46.9°F
Great Falls +
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
Allentown
45.4 in
Great Falls
14.0 in
Great Falls +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg
EPA AQS (state-level est.)
Allentown
9.8 µg/m³
Great Falls
7.4 µg/m³
Great Falls +
Good Air Days
AQI ≤ 50
Allentown
55.0%
Great Falls
75.0%
Great Falls +

Commute

Mean Commute Time
Census ACS
Allentown
26.3 min
Great Falls
16.1 min
Great Falls +

Which City is Right for You?

Great Falls leads in median household income at $63,934, while allentown offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $312,103. On public safety, Allentown is safer with a violent crime rate of 319 per 100,000 residents, compared to 433 in Great Falls. Great Falls has a lower unemployment rate at 3.2%, and Great Falls has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.4 µg/m³).

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