Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Calais, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Calais, Maine is 9.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $82,071 in Calais, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Calais, Maine is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Calais
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Calais, ME
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Calais is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.4% higher
      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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  121.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower