Cost of Living Calculator - Scranton, Pennsylvania vs Elk Grove, California


The cost of living in Elk Grove, California is 73.2% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $86,582 in Elk Grove, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Elk Grove, California is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
340% more expensive in Elk Grove
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs Elk_Grove, CA
Compared to Scranton, Elk_Grove is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  73.2% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  535.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher

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