Cost of Living Calculator - Providence, Rhode Island vs Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 35.2% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $32,395 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Providence, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.7% lower

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