Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs. Syracuse, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Syracuse, New York is 20.1% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,647 in Syracuse, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Syracuse, 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
27% more expensive in Syracuse
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs. Syracuse, NY
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Syracuse is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% higher
  Commute
  6.5% higher
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher