Wilkes-Barre, PA Cost of Living


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Wilkes-Barre cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Housing costs in Wilkes-Barre?
A typical home costs $127,600, which is 62.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.4% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wilkes-Barre costs $1,000 per month, which is 30.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.0% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Wilkes-Barre?
To live comfortably in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $32,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, PA is a great place to live due its low cost of living. The cost of housing in the area is very affordable, with even luxury homes often coming in at lower prices than other parts of the country. Additionally, groceries and services are reasonably priced. This makes it easy for individuals and families to get by without breaking the bank. Overall, Wilkes-Barre is an ideal city for those on a budget looking for an excellent quality of life.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilkes-BarrePennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.694.6100.0
  95.6100.3100
  94.9101.1100.0
  21.480.5100.0
  $127,600$242,800$338,100
  100.5%98.2%100.0%
  80.1104.0100.0
  102.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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