Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 3.3% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $118,944 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
11% more expensive in Cleveland
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher