Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 15.6% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $57,786 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  227.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower