Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Westminster, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Westminster, Maryland is 39.9% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,937 in Westminster, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Westminster, Maryland is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Westminster
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Westminster, MD
Compared to Scranton, Westminster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  14.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher