Baldwin, PA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

Wilkes-Barre is moderately more affordable than Baldwin, with a 14.9% lower cost of living index. Baldwin scores 80 compared to 70 for Wilkes-Barre, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Baldwin can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Baldwin is $1,042/month compared to $939/month in Wilkes-Barre — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wilkes-Barre is more affordable at $108,000 median vs $191,700.

Median household income in Baldwin is $77,882 compared to $47,970 in Wilkes-Barre (+62.4%). While Baldwin is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Baldwin spend roughly 16.1% of their income on rent, less than the 23.5% in Wilkes-Barre.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (52.4°F vs 51.3°F). Baldwin receives more rainfall at 41.3" per year compared to 38.7" in Wilkes-Barre.