Niskayuna, New York vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 30.8% cheaper than Niskayuna, New York.

You would need a salary of $34,620 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Niskayuna, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Niskayuna, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Niskayuna, New York
Niskayuna, NY vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Niskayuna, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  17.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower