Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Albany, Vermont

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, Vermont is 22.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,449 in Albany, Vermont to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, Vermont is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Albany
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Albany, VT
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% higher
      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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  176.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  35.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% lower