Davis, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 34.8% cheaper than Davis, California.

You would need a salary of $36,509 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Davis, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Davis, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in State College
than in Davis, California
Davis, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Davis, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.8% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower