Juneau, Alaska vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 30.8% cheaper than Juneau, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $34,588 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Juneau, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Juneau, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Scranton
than in Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, AK vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Juneau, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.8% 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
  28.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% higher
  Commute
  21.4% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower