Urbandale, Iowa vs. Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is 20.8% cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $39,583 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre township
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Wilkes Barre Township, PA
Compared to Urbandale, Wilkes Barre Township is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  25.8% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher