Damascus, Georgia vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 12.7% more expensive than Damascus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $56,348 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Damascus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Damascus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Scranton
than in Damascus, Georgia
Damascus, GA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Damascus, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.7% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  7.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher