Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Amherst, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Amherst, Ohio is 4.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,089 in Amherst, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Amherst, Ohio is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Amherst
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Amherst, OH
Compared to Scranton, Amherst is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  17.8% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower