Alameda, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 52.2% cheaper than Alameda, California.

You would need a salary of $46,375 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alameda, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alameda, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in State College
than in Alameda, California
Alameda, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Alameda, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  42.1% lower
  Health
  7.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower