What is a pro or con of living in Suffolk, Virginiacompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 147% more expensive in Suffolk.

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

A salary of $99,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $125,316 in Suffolk, Virginia (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. SUFFOLK
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Suffolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Suffolk, Virginia is 26.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $125,316 in Suffolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Suffolk
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. Suffolk, VA

Compared to Scranton, Suffolk is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

235.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

5.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Suffolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scranton, PA vs. Suffolk, VA

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