Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 20.0% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $40,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.0% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.4% lower