What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to East Lansing, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to East Lansing, Michigan?

A salary of $5,156 in East Lansing, Michigan should increase to $5,739 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.

EAST LANSING vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

East Lansing, Michigan vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.3% more expensive than East Lansing, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $5,739 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in East Lansing, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in State College
than in East Lansing, Michigan

East Lansing, MI vs. State College, PA

Compared to East Lansing, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

58.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

16.9% lower

Health

43.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

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East Lansing, Michigan vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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East Lansing, MI vs. State College, PA

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