Burlington, Vermont vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 29.7% cheaper than Burlington, Vermont.

You would need a salary of $35,174 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Burlington, Vermont.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Burlington, Vermont
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Scranton
than in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington, VT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Burlington, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.7% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  10.5% higher
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower