What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Baton Rouge, Louisiana?

A salary of $35,000 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana should increase to $38,321 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.

BATON ROUGE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 9.5% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $38,321 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in State College
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Baton Rouge, LA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Baton Rouge, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

100.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.8% higher

Commute

34.8% lower

Health

8.4% higher

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

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