Seattle, Washington vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 52.9% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $23,540 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Scranton
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Seattle, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.9% lower
      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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  43.8% higher
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower