What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Bethel Park, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania should increase to $51,068 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.

BETHEL PARK vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 2.1% more expensive than Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,068 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in State College
than in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Bethel Park, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Bethel Park, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% lower

Commute

37.0% lower

Health

42.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Bethel Park, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bethel Park, PA vs. State College, PA

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