Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 113.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $129,118 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
399% more expensive in New York
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. New York, NY
Compared to Scranton, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.4% 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
  20.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  877.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  52.2% higher
  Commute
  107.0% higher
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.5% higher