Smithtown, New York vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 43.7% cheaper than Smithtown, New York.

You would need a salary of $28,134 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithtown, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Smithtown, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Scranton
than in Smithtown, New York
Smithtown, NY vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Smithtown, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  24.2% lower
  Health
  21.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower