What is a pro or con of living in Brockton, Massachusettscompared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 233% more expensive in Brockton.

What salary do I need to live in Brockton, Massachusetts copmared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $86,071 in Brockton, Massachusetts (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILKES BARRE vs. BROCKTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brockton, Massachusetts is 72.1% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,071 in Brockton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Brockton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
233% more expensive in Brockton
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Brockton, MA

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Brockton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

72.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

454.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

69.8% higher

Health

6.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Brockton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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