What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvaniacompared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

Median Home Cost is 71% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania copmared to Colorado Springs, Colorado?

A salary of $50,000 in Colorado Springs, Colorado could decrease to $32,318 in Wilkes-Barre, 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.

COLORADO SPRINGS vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 35.4% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $32,318 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Colorado Springs, CO vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Colorado Springs, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

81.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

15.8% lower

Health

14.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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