Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Smithtown, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithtown, New York is 77.7% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,861 in Smithtown, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Smithtown, New York is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
564% more expensive in Smithtown
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Smithtown, NY
Compared to Scranton, Smithtown is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.7% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  606.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.3% higher
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  27.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher