Ottosen, Iowa vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 1.4% more expensive than Ottosen, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $50,706 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottosen, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Ottosen, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
51% more expensive in Scranton
than in Ottosen, Iowa
Ottosen, IA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Ottosen, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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