Columbus, Ohio vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is 16.4% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,674 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA
Compared to Columbus, Wilkes Barre Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher