Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 140.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $366,103 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
430% more expensive in New York
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Wilkes Barre, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  140.9% 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
  22.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,190.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.8% higher
  Commute
  126.1% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.7% higher