Kings Park, New York vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 50.5% cheaper than Kings Park, New York.

You would need a salary of $62,871 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kings Park, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Kings Park, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Kings Park, New York
Kings Park, NY vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Kings Park, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.5% 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
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower