Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Brownsville, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brownsville, Texas is 7.1% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,456 in Brownsville, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brownsville, Texas is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
44% cheaper in Brownsville
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Brownsville, TX
Compared to Scranton, Brownsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.3% lower