What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Bay St. Louis, Mississippi?

A salary of $50,000 in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi should increase to $61,444 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.

BAY ST. LOUIS vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 22.9% more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $61,444 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bay St. Louis, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in State College
than in Bay St. Louis, Mississippi

Bay St. Louis, MS vs. State College, PA

Compared to Bay St. Louis, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

140.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

20.5% lower

Health

27.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% higher

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Bay St. Louis, Mississippi vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bay St. Louis, MS vs. State College, PA

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