Louisville, Kentucky vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 11.9% cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $51,081 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Louisville, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Louisville, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Scranton
than in Louisville, Kentucky
Louisville, KY vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Louisville, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher