What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvaniacompared to Huntington, West Virginia?

Health is 28% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania copmared to Huntington, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Huntington, West Virginia could decrease to $46,419 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.

HUNTINGTON vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntington, West Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 7.2% cheaper than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,419 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Huntington, West Virginia
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
28% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, WV vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Huntington, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

33.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

1.4% lower

Health

28.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Huntington, West Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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