What is a pro or con of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvaniacompared to Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre.

What salary do I need to live in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania copmared to Whitehall, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Whitehall, Pennsylvania could decrease to $38,293 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WHITEHALL vs. WILKES BARRE
Cost of Living Comparison

Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is 23.4% cheaper than Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,293 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Whitehall, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Whitehall, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Wilkes-Barre
than in Whitehall, Pennsylvania

Whitehall, PA vs. Wilkes Barre, PA

Compared to Whitehall, Wilkes Barre is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% higher

Commute

30.3% lower

Health

7.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Whitehall, Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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