Chicago, Illinois vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 34.8% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $39,106 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Chicago, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  42.2% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
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  Personal
  9.4% lower
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