What is a pro or con of living in Paw Paw, Michigancompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in Paw Paw.

What salary do I need to live in Paw Paw, Michigan copmared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $35,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $39,032 in Paw Paw, Michigan (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.

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Paw Paw, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paw Paw, Michigan is 11.5% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,032 in Paw Paw, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Paw Paw
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. Paw Paw, MI

Compared to Scranton, Paw Paw is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

110.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

9.1% higher

Health

8.6% lower

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Paw Paw, Michigan

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