Boston, Massachusetts vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 34.6% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $215,984 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in State College
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Boston, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  22.6% lower
  Commute
  44.9% lower
  Health
  40.5% higher
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  Personal
  23.2% lower
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