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

Median Home Cost is 57% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania could decrease to $36,959 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.

GETTYSBURG vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 26.1% cheaper than Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $36,959 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Gettysburg, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.1% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

11.9% higher

Health

24.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Gettysburg, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Gettysburg, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

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