Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Massachusetts vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 36.8% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $31,604 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Scranton
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Salem, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower

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