What is a pro or con of living in Rich Square, North Carolinacompared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

Health is 34% more expensive in Rich Square.

What salary do I need to live in Rich Square, North Carolina copmared to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania should increase to $53,929 in Rich Square, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WILKES BARRE vs. RICH SQUARE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Rich Square, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rich Square, North Carolina is 7.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $53,929 in Rich Square, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Rich Square, North Carolina is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
34% more expensive in Rich Square
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Rich Square, NC

Compared to Wilkes Barre, Rich Square is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.5% higher

Commute

2.9% lower

Health

34.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Rich Square, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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