What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvaniacompared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania copmared to Martinsburg, West Virginia?

A salary of $117,000 in Martinsburg, West Virginia could decrease to $94,174 in Wilkes-Barre township, 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.

MARTINSBURG vs. WILKES BARRE TOWNSHIP
Cost of Living Comparison

Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is 19.5% cheaper than Martinsburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $94,174 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Martinsburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township
than in Martinsburg, West Virginia

Martinsburg, WV vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA

Compared to Martinsburg, Wilkes Barre Township is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

70.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% higher

Commute

7.4% higher

Health

22.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Martinsburg, West Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Martinsburg, WV vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA

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