Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Lake Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Los Angeles, California is 36.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $102,152 in Lake Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Lake Los Angeles
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Lake Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Scranton, Lake Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  183.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  83.5% higher
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher