Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 1.1% cheaper than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $74,143 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Johnstown
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Johnstown, PA
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Johnstown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  5.5% higher
  Health
  6.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher