Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Madison, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Madison, Mississippi is 25.4% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,722 in Madison, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Mississippi is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Madison
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Madison, MS
Compared to Scranton, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  303.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  3.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher