Cortland, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 28.2% more expensive than Cortland, New York.

You would need a salary of $102,580 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Cortland, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Cortland, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in State College
than in Cortland, New York
Cortland, NY vs. State College, PA
Compared to Cortland, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.2% 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)
  212.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  8.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher