Potsdam, New York vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 2.6% more expensive than Potsdam, New York.

You would need a salary of $123,117 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Potsdam, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Potsdam, New York
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
24% more expensive in Scranton
than in Potsdam, New York
Potsdam, NY vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Potsdam, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  24.8% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% higher