Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Biloxi, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Biloxi, Mississippi is 17.4% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,457 in Biloxi, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Biloxi, Mississippi is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Biloxi
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Biloxi, MS
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Biloxi is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.4% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  162.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  7.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower