Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 180.0% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $140,000 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1231% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Scranton, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  180.0% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,582.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  43.7% higher
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher