Cost of living in the Scranton Metro Area
3 counties across PA. Population: 567,887.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Scranton Metro Area
Average rent across the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Scranton Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Scranton Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Scranton Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Scranton Metro Area
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area includes 3 counties. Sorted by population.
- Luzerne County PA$2,911/moPop325,978 Rent$928/mo Income$62,321/yrLuzerne County PA 325,978 $928/mo $62,321/yr $2,911/mo
- Lackawanna County PA$2,935/moPop215,834 Rent$928/mo Income$64,691/yrLackawanna County PA 215,834 $928/mo $64,691/yr $2,935/mo
- Wyoming County PA$2,942/moPop26,075 Rent$928/mo Income$70,268/yrWyoming County PA 26,075 $928/mo $70,268/yr $2,942/mo
Compare counties in the Scranton Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Scranton Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Scranton Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is approximately $2,922 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Scranton Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area is $928 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Scranton Metro Area?
Luzerne County, PA is the most affordable county in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area at approximately $2,911 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Scranton Metro Area?
Wyoming County, PA is the most expensive county in the Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area at approximately $2,942 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Scranton Metro Area?
The Scranton--Wilkes-Barre metro area covers 3 counties. The five largest by population are Luzerne County, Lackawanna County, Wyoming County.
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All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.