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SCRANTON vs. BUFFALO
Cost of Living Comparison
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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Buffalo, New York
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is
12.0%
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$56,013
in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is
more expensive
than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Buffalo, NY
Compared to Scranton, Buffalo is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
12.0% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Food
2.0% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
22.6% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.3% higher
Commute
17.0% higher
Health
7.0% higher
Taxes
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Personal
9.8% lower
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