What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Duncansville, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 72% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Duncansville, Pennsylvania should increase to $84,982 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.

DUNCANSVILLE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Duncansville, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.4% more expensive than Duncansville, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $84,982 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Duncansville, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Duncansville, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in State College
than in Duncansville, Pennsylvania

Duncansville, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Duncansville, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

21.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

266.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.7% lower

Commute

11.2% lower

Health

43.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

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Duncansville, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Duncansville, PA vs. State College, PA

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