Providence, Rhode Island vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 26.9% cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $36,540 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Scranton
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Providence, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% lower
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.3% lower