Bridgeport, Connecticut vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 30.9% cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $34,558 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Bridgeport, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Scranton
than in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Bridgeport, CT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Bridgeport, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.3% lower
  Commute
  33.5% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower