Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 94.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $145,633 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
383% more expensive in Boston
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Scranton, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  94.2% higher
      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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  765.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  27.3% higher