What is a pro or con of living in Lackawannock, Pennsylvaniacompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 44% more expensive in Lackawannock.

What salary do I need to live in Lackawannock, Pennsylvania copmared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,658 in Lackawannock, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCRANTON vs. LACKAWANNOCK
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Lackawannock, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lackawannock, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,658 in Lackawannock, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lackawannock, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Lackawannock
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. Lackawannock, PA

Compared to Scranton, Lackawannock is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

104.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.0% lower

Commute

3.9% higher

Health

12.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Lackawannock, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scranton, PA vs. Lackawannock, PA

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