Stamford, Connecticut vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 50.3% cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $24,840 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Stamford, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Stamford, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford, CT vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Stamford, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.3% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.4% lower
  Commute
  31.0% lower
  Health
  25.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower