Scranton, South Carolina vs. Helen, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helen, Georgia is 13.2% more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $84,934 in Helen, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helen, Georgia is more expensive than Scranton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
158% more expensive in Helen
than in Scranton, South Carolina
Scranton, SC vs. Helen, GA
Compared to Scranton, Helen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.2% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  101.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower