Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Plainwell, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Plainwell, Michigan is 8.7% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,494 in Plainwell, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Plainwell, Michigan is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Plainwell
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Plainwell, MI
Compared to Scranton, Plainwell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower