Baltimore, Maryland vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 10.0% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,279 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in State College
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. State College, PA
Compared to Baltimore, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  187.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.8% lower
  Commute
  41.6% lower
  Health
  48.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher