What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Damariscotta, Maine?

Childcare is 35% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Damariscotta, Maine?

A salary of $50,000 in Damariscotta, Maine should increase to $50,503 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DAMARISCOTTA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Damariscotta, Maine vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 1.0% more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine.

You would need a salary of $50,503 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Damariscotta, Maine.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Damariscotta, Maine
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
35% more expensive in State College
than in Damariscotta, Maine

Damariscotta, ME vs. State College, PA

Compared to Damariscotta, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

9.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

8.1% lower

Health

32.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Damariscotta, Maine vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Damariscotta, ME vs. State College, PA

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