Boise City, Idaho vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.8% cheaper than Boise City, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,090 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boise City, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boise City, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in State College
than in Boise City, Idaho
Boise City, ID vs. State College, PA
Compared to Boise City, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  14.1% lower
  Health
  25.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher