Newtown, Connecticut vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 42.3% cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $28,832 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newtown, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newtown, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Scranton
than in Newtown, Connecticut
Newtown, CT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Newtown, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  34.7% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.2% lower