Surprise, Arizona vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 34.9% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $48,792 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Surprise, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower