Tampa, Florida vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 32.5% cheaper than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $33,751 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Tampa, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.5% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher