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  COST OF LIVING COMPARISON:

 

What's the price of such overwhelming convenience? Well, you'll be happy to know that the cost of living is one of the most attractive benefits of Northeastern Pennsylvania, warehousing, transportation, and healthcare expenses are not only affordable but often lower than the national average.  

Cost of Living Comparison

The following income would be needed to maintain the same lifestyle with a $35-50K income in Greater Wilkes-Barre, PA.

Wilkes-Barre Income        $35,000                 $50,000

Manhattan, NY                      $95,873                 $136,962

Boston, MA                            $61,751                 $88,215

Washington, D.C.                $58,836                 $84,051

Wilmington, DE                    $43,836                 $62,622

Charleston, SC                    $41,155                 $58,793

Atlanta, GA                            $40,988                 $58,554

Philadelphia, PA                  $41,348                 $59,069


Source: Homefair.com

 

     


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