Fort Worth, Texas vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 21.2% cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,777 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Worth, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fort Worth, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Scranton
than in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, TX vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Fort Worth, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% lower