Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Kingston, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kingston, New York is 54.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $168,407 in Kingston, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kingston, New York is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Kingston
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Kingston, NY
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Kingston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.0% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.8% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  32.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher