Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Dayton, Ohio


The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 10.0% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $11,700 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Dayton
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Dayton, OH
Compared to Scranton, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  7.3% lower
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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