Merrimack, New Hampshire vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 30.9% cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $34,528 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimack, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Merrimack, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Scranton
than in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Merrimack, NH vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Merrimack, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.8% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower