What is a pro or con of living in Penns Grove, New Jerseycompared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 7% more expensive in Penns Grove.

What salary do I need to live in Penns Grove, New Jersey copmared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $57,857 in Penns Grove, New Jersey (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. PENNS GROVE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Penns Grove, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Penns Grove, New Jersey is 15.7% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,857 in Penns Grove, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Penns Grove
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Penns Grove, NJ

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Penns Grove is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

24.1% higher

Health

1.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Penns Grove, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Penns Grove, NJ

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