Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Queens, New York


The cost of living in Queens, New York is 113.0% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $106,519 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
451% more expensive in Queens
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Queens, NY
Compared to Scranton, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  113.0% 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
  20.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  766.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.2% higher
  Commute
  115.4% higher
  Health
  28.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.7% higher

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