Fitchburg, Massachusetts vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 22.0% cheaper than Fitchburg, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,993 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fitchburg, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Scranton
than in Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Fitchburg, MA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Fitchburg, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% lower
      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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower