What is a pro or con of living in New Haven, Connecticutcompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in New Haven.

What salary do I need to live in New Haven, Connecticut copmared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $35,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $46,741 in New Haven, Connecticut (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SCRANTON vs. NEW HAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 33.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,741 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in New Haven
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. New Haven, CT

Compared to Scranton, New Haven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

147.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

31.4% higher

Commute

25.3% higher

Health

22.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

23.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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