What is a pro or con of living in Scranton, Pennsylvaniacompared to Westminster, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Scranton.

What salary do I need to live in Scranton, Pennsylvania copmared to Westminster, Maryland?

A salary of $50,000 in Westminster, Maryland could decrease to $35,747 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.

WESTMINSTER vs. SCRANTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Westminster, Maryland vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scranton, Pennsylvania is 28.5% cheaper than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $35,747 in Scranton, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Scranton, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Scranton
than in Westminster, Maryland

Westminster, MD vs. Scranton, PA

Compared to Westminster, Scranton is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

75.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

15.5% lower

Health

16.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Westminster, Maryland vs. Scranton, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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