Phoenix, Arizona vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is 33.6% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $34,539 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA
Compared to Phoenix, Wilkes Barre Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.6% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower