Lowell, Massachusetts vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 38.9% cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,568 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lowell, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lowell, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Lowell, Massachusetts
Lowell, MA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Lowell, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.9% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.0% lower