Old Forge, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 16.2% cheaper than Old Forge, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,874 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Old Forge, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Old Forge, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Old Forge, Pennsylvania
Old Forge, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Old Forge, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower