Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. New Brunswick, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Brunswick, New Jersey is 45.3% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $196,177 in New Brunswick, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Brunswick, New Jersey is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in New Brunswick
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. New Brunswick, NJ
Compared to Scranton, New Brunswick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.3% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  261.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  52.7% higher
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher