Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 22.7% cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,674 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Portsmouth, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower