Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 44.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $31,667 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Scranton
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Scottsdale, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.4% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher