What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvaniacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 38% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania could decrease to $33,333 in Wilkes-Barre, 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 33.3% cheaper than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $33,333 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Philadelphia, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

43.6% lower

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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