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CHICAGO vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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Chicago, Illinois vs. State College, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is
6.5%
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois.
You would need a salary of
$28,045
in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than Chicago, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% cheaper in State College
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. State College, PA
Compared to Chicago, State College is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
6.5% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
10.9% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
43.4% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
2.6% lower
Commute
47.6% lower
Health
43.2% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
7.5% lower
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