North Chicago, Illinois vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 11.1% cheaper than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $44,473 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to North Chicago, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower