Wilkes-Barre township, PA Cost of Living


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Wilkes-Barre township cost of living score
80.6
Less expensive
19.4% lower
than the US average
14.8% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.4% lower than the U.S. average and 14.8% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Wilkes-Barre township, PA

Housing costs in Wilkes-Barre township?
A typical home costs $108,600, which is 67.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 55.3% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Wilkes-Barre township costs $1,020 per month, which is 28.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 18.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Wilkes-Barre township?
To live comfortably in Wilkes-Barre township, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $33,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Wilkes-Barre township?
The cost of living in Wilkes-Barre Township, PA is significantly lower than the national average. According to the BestPlaces Cost of Living Index, Wilkes-Barre has a score of 70.6, which is much lower than the US average score of 100. This means that basic utilities such as electricity and water are relatively inexpensive compared to other parts of the country. Prices for groceries and restaurants are also generally lower than elsewhere in the United States. Additionally, housing costs are reasonable considering that Wilkes-Barre is located in the Northeastern United States. All these factors contribute to making Wilkes-Barre an affordable place to live.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesWilkes-Barre townshipPennsylvaniaUnited States
  80.694.6100.0
  95100.3100
  94.9101.1100.0
  21.880.5100.0
  $108,600$242,800$338,100
  99.1%98.2%100.0%
  91.7104.0100.0
  101.5101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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