What is a pro or con of living in Meadville, Pennsylvaniacompared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

Transportation is 14% cheaper in Meadville.

What salary do I need to live in Meadville, Pennsylvania copmared to Altoona, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Altoona, Pennsylvania could decrease to $49,599 in Meadville, 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.

ALTOONA vs. MEADVILLE
Cost of Living Comparison

Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Meadville, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Meadville, Pennsylvania is 0.8% cheaper than Altoona, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,599 in Meadville, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Meadville, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Altoona, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
14% cheaper in Meadville
than in Altoona, Pennsylvania

Altoona, PA vs. Meadville, PA

Compared to Altoona, Meadville is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.0% lower

Commute

14.8% lower

Health

15.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Altoona, Pennsylvania vs. Meadville, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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