Detroit, Michigan vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 10.9% cheaper than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,798 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Detroit, Michigan
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
50% cheaper in Scranton
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Detroit, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
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  10.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Median Home Cost
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  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  50.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
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  Personal
  4.6% higher
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