| | State College, PA | Albany, NY | United States |
| Overall | 95.4 | 99.3 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.8 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Health | 126.0 | 116.8 | 100 |
| Housing | 112.4 | 81.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $355,500 | $253,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,040.0% | 11,000.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 72.6 | 87.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 126.3 | 155.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for State College 
27 Reviews
I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful More
State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home, More
I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football More
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I live relatively close to Albany, and I gotta say, its a great city. I think it has a lot of good places for food, good living spaces, nice jobs and offices, and I More
I’ve lived just outside of Albany in Clifton Park and its always been decent for me. The town is nice and theres a lot to do. The prices are a little expensive including More
Good place to retire. Walkable. Young people. Buses. Sidewalks. Feel safe here in Whitehall neighborhood. Plenty to do. Taxes in ny are high,but you get what you pay More
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