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

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Dunmore, Pennsylvania could decrease to $43,263 in Wilkes-Barre, 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.

DUNMORE vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dunmore, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 13.5% cheaper than Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,263 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dunmore, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Dunmore, Pennsylvania

Dunmore, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Dunmore, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.6% higher

Commute

5.2% lower

Health

3.5% lower

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Dunmore, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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