Great Falls, Montana vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 9.6% cheaper than Great Falls, Montana.

You would need a salary of $45,195 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Great Falls, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Great Falls, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Scranton
than in Great Falls, Montana
Great Falls, MT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Great Falls, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  4.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher