Boca Raton, Florida vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 16.9% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $120,513 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in State College
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. State College, PA
Compared to Boca Raton, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% lower
      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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  40.9% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower