Scranton, ND Cost of Living


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United States / North Dakota / No Metro Area / Bowman County / Scranton / Zip Codes
How much do I need to live in Scranton, North Dakota?
$2,040 / month
for a family, 62.2% less expensive than the national average A total of $24,480 for the year for a family.
$2,133 / month
for a single person, 55.3% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,600 for the year for a single person.

Scranton cost of living score
81.2
Less expensive
18.8% lower
than the US average
8.4% lower
than the North Dakota average
Scranton, North Dakota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 81.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 18.8% lower than the U.S. average and 8.4% higher than the average for North Dakota.

Scranton, ND

Housing costs in Scranton?
A typical home costs $127,600, which is 62.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 47.0% less expensive than the average North Dakota home, at $240,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Scranton costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.2% cheaper than the state average of $920.

Can I afford Scranton?
To live comfortably in Scranton, North Dakota, a minimum annual income of $24,480 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Scranton?
Scranton, ND offers residents a cost of living that is highly affordable compared to other parts of the country. According to the 2020 Best Places report, the city has an overall cost of living index of 83.7 which is lower than the national average. Housing in Scranton is also more affordable than many places with a median home value of $105,300 and a median rent price of $765 per month. Food costs are reasonable due to its location near major agricultural areas and utilities prices are quite low when compared to other cities. All in all, life in Scranton is relatively inexpensive for those who choose to make it their home.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesScrantonNorth DakotaUnited States
    Unlock88.6100.0
  95.3  Unlock100.0
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  41.4  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$240,700$338,100
  83.8  Unlock100.0
    Unlock74.4100.0
  93.3  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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