West Laurel, Maryland vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 38.8% cheaper than West Laurel, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,014 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Laurel, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than West Laurel, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Scranton
than in West Laurel, Maryland
West Laurel, MD vs. Scranton, PA
Compared to West Laurel, Scranton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.8% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  33.7% lower
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower