Pittston, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 4.8% more expensive than Pittston, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $33,528 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittston, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pittston, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Scranton
than in Pittston, Pennsylvania
Pittston, PA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Pittston, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher

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