Dallas, Texas vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 30.7% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $51,980 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Dallas, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.7% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  31.6% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower