What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Eau Claire, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin should increase to $56,404 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.

EAU CLAIRE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Eau Claire, Wisconsin vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 12.8% more expensive than Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $56,404 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in State College
than in Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Eau Claire, WI vs. State College, PA

Compared to Eau Claire, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

96.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.3% lower

Commute

4.1% lower

Health

0.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Eau Claire, WI vs. State College, PA

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