Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 7.7% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,139 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Gary
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Scranton, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  8.2% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher