Waterbury, Connecticut vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 19.5% cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $60,398 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterbury, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waterbury, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Scranton
than in Waterbury, Connecticut
Waterbury, CT vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to Waterbury, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.4% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  18.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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