Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Salem, New Hampshire

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, New Hampshire is 49.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $149,241 in Salem, New Hampshire to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, New Hampshire is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
281% more expensive in Salem
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Salem, NH
Compared to Scranton, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  398.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  15.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher