Cost of Living Calculator - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs Valley Stream, New York


The cost of living in Valley Stream, New York is 121.0% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $110,500 in Valley Stream, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valley Stream, 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
378% more expensive in Valley Stream
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs Valley Stream, NY
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Valley Stream is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  121.0% 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
  12.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  805.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.4% higher
  Commute
  122.7% higher
  Health
  32.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.1% higher

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