Cost of Living Calculator - Salinas, California vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 43.8% cheaper than Salinas, California.

You would need a salary of $28,114 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salinas, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Salinas, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Scranton
than in Salinas, California
Salinas, CA vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Salinas, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  31.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower

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