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Home & Repair, Pennsylvania

Tailor / Alterations cost in Scranton, PA

A typical Tailor / Alterations figure in Scranton is about $34 per item, about 16% below the national figure of $40.

Typical cost

Typical in Scranton

$34

per item

Fair price range: $13 to $101

On the low end
$13
On the high end
$101

Estimated from national price data, adjusted for the cost of living in Scranton. Not a quote.

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How prices have moved

Up 6.3%past year

Up 47.5%over five years

How prices for clothing alterations, shoe repair and watch and jewelry repair have moved nationally, from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index (Apparel services other than laundry and dry cleaning, CUUR0000SEGD04), through August 2026. It tracks price change, not the dollar prices on this page.

What moves the price

  1. Garment type
  2. Complexity
  3. Designer labels
  4. Rush
  5. Bridal

Ways to pay less

  1. Hem pants in batches
  2. Skip rush
  3. Bring shoes for hems
  4. Ask for student/weekday rates
  5. Keep original hems when possible

Tailor / Alterations in similar cities

PlaceTypicalRange
Scranton, PA$34
$13 to $101
National typical$40
$15 to $120
Erie, PA$35
$13 to $103
Allentown, PA$38
$14 to $113
Pittsburgh, PA$42
$16 to $127
Akron, OH$34
$13 to $101
Cedartown, GA$34
$13 to $101

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Questions people ask

Tailor / Alterations in Scranton: what does it cost?

In Scranton, PA, Tailor / Alterations typically costs about $34 per item, with most prices between $13 and $101.

Why is Scranton lower than the national price?

Prices in Scranton run about 16% below the national average. This estimate scales the national figure by that difference in local cost of living.

Is this a quote?

No. It is an estimate built from national price data and local cost of living. A local pro will price your actual job.