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

Median Home Cost is 100% more expensive in Matamoras.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $76,214 in Matamoras, Pennsylvania (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. MATAMORAS
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Matamoras, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Matamoras, Pennsylvania is 52.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $76,214 in Matamoras, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Matamoras
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Matamoras, PA

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Matamoras is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

52.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

209.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

18.6% higher

Commute

85.0% higher

Health

13.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Matamoras, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Matamoras, PA

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