Ellensburg, Washington vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 23.2% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $53,741 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Scranton
than in Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg, WA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Ellensburg, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.2% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  14.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher