McKeesport, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 2.9% more expensive than McKeesport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,432 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than McKeesport, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Scranton
than in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Mckeesport, PA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Mckeesport, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% higher
      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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher