Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 1.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,500 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Harlingen
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% lower