Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Jerome, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jerome, Idaho is 13.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,772 in Jerome, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Jerome, Idaho is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
146% more expensive in Jerome
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Jerome, ID
Compared to Scranton, Jerome is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  5.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  19.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower