Adams, ND vs Scranton, ND

Adams is moderately more affordable than Scranton, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Adams scores 57 compared to 63 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scranton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Adams is $705/month compared to $775/month in Scranton — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Adams is more affordable at $60,000 median vs $109,700.

Median household income in Adams is $65,250 compared to $91,250 in Scranton (-28.5%). While Scranton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Adams spend roughly 13% of their income on rent, more than the 10.2% in Scranton.