Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 35.2% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $32,377 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Scranton
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Salt Lake City, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.2% 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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher