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

Median Home Cost is 21% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Linwood, Pennsylvania could decrease to $39,326 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.

LINWOOD vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Linwood, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 21.3% cheaper than Linwood, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,326 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Linwood, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Linwood, Pennsylvania

Linwood, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Linwood, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% lower

Commute

33.7% lower

Health

6.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Linwood, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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