Rochester, Minnesota vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 24.3% cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $75,676 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Rochester, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower