What is a pro or con of living in Scranton, Pennsylvaniacompared to University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Scranton.

What salary do I need to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania copmared to University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,457 in Scranton, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

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UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH JOHNSTOWN vs. SCRANTON
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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 4.9% more expensive than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,457 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is more expensive than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Scranton
than in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA vs. Scranton, PA

Compared to University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Scranton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

1.0% higher

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

4.3% lower

Health

2.8% lower

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Personal

0.2% lower

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University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

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