Buffalo, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.4% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $56,723 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in State College
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. State College, PA
Compared to Buffalo, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  285.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.6% lower
  Commute
  29.1% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% higher