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SCRANTON vs. SACRAMENTO
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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Sacramento, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Sacramento, California is
53.9%
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$76,962
in Sacramento, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sacramento, California is
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
214% more expensive in Sacramento
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Sacramento, CA
Compared to Scranton, Sacramento is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
53.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
8.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
370.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
0.5% lower
Commute
38.3% higher
Health
5.8% higher
Taxes
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Personal
4.6% higher
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