Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Ithaca, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ithaca, New York is 31.6% more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,348 in Ithaca, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ithaca, New York is more expensive than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
178% more expensive in Ithaca
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania
Altoona, PA vs. Ithaca, NY
Compared to Altoona, Ithaca is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.6% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  233.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  32.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher