Shaler, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 17.0% cheaper than Shaler, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,492 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shaler, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Shaler, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Scranton
than in Shaler, Pennsylvania
Shaler, PA vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Shaler, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% lower
      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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  18.4% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher