What is a pro or con of living in Scranton, Pennsylvaniacompared to Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 74% cheaper in Scranton.

What salary do I need to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania copmared to Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey could decrease to $27,778 in Scranton, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PARSIPPANY TROY HILLS vs. SCRANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 44.4% cheaper than Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $27,778 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Scranton
than in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ vs. Scranton, PA

Compared to Parsippany Troy Hills, Scranton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

44.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

34.4% lower

Health

1.1% lower

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Personal

14.8% lower

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Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

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Parsippany Troy Hills, NJ vs. Scranton, PA

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