Salary Comparison
Models: Scranton vs Los Angeles
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Scranton, PA
$52,334/yr
Los Angeles, CA
$66,310/yr
Our recommendation: Scranton, PA
Scranton offers $688 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Scranton
Los Angeles
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$52,334
$66,310
$13,976
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$3,184
$4,034
$850
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
85
139
-54 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,202
$3,740
$1,538
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,267
$2,380
$1,113
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$982
$294
+$688
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.45×
1.08×
+0.37×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
5/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+2
A vs B
Scranton — Full Details
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.