Hamden, Connecticut vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 27.2% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,406 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Scranton
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Hamden, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower