Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 28.1% cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,971 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania
Jim Thorpe, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Jim Thorpe, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  31.2% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower