Dover, Delaware vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 7.6% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $53,805 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in State College
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. State College, PA
Compared to Dover, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% lower