Palestine, AR vs Scranton, AR

Palestine is moderately more affordable than Scranton, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Palestine scores 56 compared to 62 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 Palestine is $663/month compared to $708/month in Scranton — a 6% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Palestine is more affordable at $57,600 median vs $115,000.

Median household income in Palestine is $34,896 compared to $75,000 in Scranton (-53.5%). 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 Palestine spend roughly 22.8% of their income on rent, more than the 11.3% in Scranton.