Severna Park, Maryland vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 48.5% cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $79,838 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Severna Park, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Severna Park, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Severna Park, Maryland
Severna Park, MD vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Severna Park, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.5% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  22.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% lower