Cost of Living Calculator - Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania vs United States,


The cost of living in United States, is 42.9% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $157,143 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
164% more expensive in United States
than in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes Barre, PA vs Wilkes Barre, PA
Compared to Wilkes Barre, Wilkes Barre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  338.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher

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