Columbia, Missouri vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.8% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $16,771 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in State College
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. State College, PA
Compared to Columbia, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.8% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  1.6% lower
  Health
  1.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher