Columbus, Mississippi vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 6.5% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $106,469 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
79% more expensive in Scranton
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Columbus, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% higher
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher