Salem, Oregon vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 22.9% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $30,859 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Scranton
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Salem, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% lower
      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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% higher
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher