What is a pro or con of living in Boston, Massachusettscompared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 504% more expensive in Boston.

What salary do I need to live in Boston, Massachusetts copmared to Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania should increase to $106,233 in Boston, Massachusetts (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 TOWNSHIP vs. BOSTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 112.5% more expensive than Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $106,233 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
504% more expensive in Boston
than in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania

Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Boston, MA

Compared to Wilkes Barre Township, Boston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

112.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,068.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

17.9% higher

Commute

43.7% higher

Health

5.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

35.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilkes Barre Township, PA vs. Boston, MA

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