Lock Haven, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 12.2% cheaper than Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $65,872 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania
Lock Haven, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Lock Haven, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher