What is a pro or con of living in Scranton, Pennsylvaniacompared to East Palo Alto, California?

Median Home Cost is 85% cheaper in Scranton.

What salary do I need to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania copmared to East Palo Alto, California?

A salary of $50,000 in East Palo Alto, California could decrease to $21,409 in Scranton, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

EAST PALO ALTO vs. SCRANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

East Palo Alto, California vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 57.2% cheaper than East Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $21,409 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Palo Alto, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than East Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Scranton
than in East Palo Alto, California

East Palo Alto, CA vs. Scranton, PA

Compared to East Palo Alto, Scranton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

57.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

92.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% higher

Commute

36.6% lower

Health

16.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

16.3% lower

Cost of Food

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East Palo Alto, California vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

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East Palo Alto, CA vs. Scranton, PA

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