Bloomington, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.6% more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $29,529 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bloomington, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in State College
than in Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, IN vs. State College, PA
Compared to Bloomington, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  3.9% higher
  Health
  31.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher