Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Independence, Oregon


The cost of living in Independence, Oregon is 30.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,152 in Independence, Oregon to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Oregon is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Independence
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Independence, OR
Compared to Scranton, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.6% lower
  Commute
  19.7% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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