Jackson, Tennessee vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 13.6% cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $43,210 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jackson, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Jackson, Tennessee
Jackson, TN vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Jackson, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower