Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Martinez, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Martinez, California is 96.1% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $98,038 in Martinez, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Martinez, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
464% more expensive in Martinez
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Martinez, CA
Compared to Scranton, Martinez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.1% 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
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  758.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  23.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher