Columbus, Ohio vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 19.0% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $60,764 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Columbus, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher