Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 4.9% cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $47,532 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Scranton, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.9% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  96.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower