Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Massachusetts vs Scranton, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 14.2% cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $64,335 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Springfield, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Scranton
than in Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, MA vs Scranton, PA
Compared to Springfield, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher

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