Cost of Living Calculator - North East, Maryland vs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 32.0% cheaper than North East, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $33,981 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North East, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than North East, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in North East, Maryland
North East, MD vs Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to North East, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% lower
  Commute
  28.9% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower

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