Topeka, Kansas vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 11.2% cheaper than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,416 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Topeka, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  8.4% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower