Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Denver, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Denver, Colorado is 61.8% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $80,886 in Denver, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Denver, Colorado is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Denver
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Denver, CO
Compared to Scranton, Denver is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  512.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% lower
  Commute
  32.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher