Marion, ND vs Scranton, ND

Marion is moderately more affordable than Scranton, with a 8.4% lower cost of living index. Marion scores 58 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 Marion is $617/month compared to $775/month in Scranton — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Marion is more affordable at $103,300 median vs $109,700.

Median household income in Marion is $90,000 compared to $91,250 in Scranton (-1.4%). Scranton does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Marion spend roughly 8.2% of their income on rent, less than the 10.2% in Scranton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (41.3°F vs 42.3°F). Marion receives more rainfall at 19.8" per year compared to 14.3" in Scranton.