Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. High Point, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in High Point, North Carolina is 1.9% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $76,424 in High Point, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, High Point, North Carolina is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in High Point
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. High Point, NC
Compared to Scranton, High Point is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower