Fairfax, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 32.3% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $74,521 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in State College
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Fairfax, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.2% lower
  Commute
  43.1% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% lower