Cost of Living in Scranton, PA
Population: 76,074 | Pennsylvania
74
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100
Scranton is 26% less expensive than the national average.
75
Housing
46
Home Values
93
Regional Price
Income
- Median Household Income
- $49,531
- vs US Median ($75,149)
- -34%
Housing
- Median Rent
- $991/mo
- Median Home Value
- $141,700
- Median Monthly Housing Cost
- $994/mo
Everyday Prices in Scranton
BLS Average Prices for the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area
⛽
$3.01
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.46
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.96
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.82
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.07
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
⚡
$0.22
Electricity
per kWh
+16% vs US