Petersburg, Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 12.7% cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $43,641 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Petersburg, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  6.8% higher
  Health
  7.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower