South Bend, Indiana vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 5.3% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,667 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Scranton
than in South Bend, Indiana
South_Bend, IN vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to South_Bend, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  13.3% higher
  Health
  5.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher