Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Gardiner, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gardiner, Maine is 8.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,114 in Gardiner, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gardiner, Maine is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in Gardiner
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Gardiner, ME
Compared to Scranton, Gardiner is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  107.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% higher
  Commute
  14.7% lower
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower