Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Montrose, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Montrose, Colorado is 19.6% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $59,810 in Montrose, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Montrose, Colorado is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Montrose
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Montrose, CO
Compared to Scranton, Montrose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  279.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% lower
  Health
  18.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower