What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvaniacompared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania copmared to Allentown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Allentown, Pennsylvania could decrease to $38,817 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALLENTOWN vs. WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP
Cost of Living Comparison

Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is 22.4% cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,817 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Allentown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township
than in Allentown, Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA

Compared to Allentown, Wilkes Barre Township is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

61.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% lower

Commute

8.7% lower

Health

7.3% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Allentown, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Allentown, PA vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA

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