Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.4% cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $76,166 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in State College
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC vs. State College, PA
Compared to Chapel Hill, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  12.1% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower