What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 15% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $70,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $77,401 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 10.6% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $77,401 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in State College
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. State College, PA

Compared to Albuquerque, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

18.8% lower

Health

57.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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