Elkridge, Maryland vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 31.7% cheaper than Elkridge, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $34,140 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkridge, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Elkridge, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Scranton
than in Elkridge, Maryland
Elkridge, MD vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Elkridge, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.7% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% lower