Portland, Oregon vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 40.3% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $29,834 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Scranton
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Portland, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.3% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  23.8% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  8.5% higher
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  Personal
  10.4% lower
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