Germantown, Tennessee vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 8.1% cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $75,323 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Germantown, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in State College
than in Germantown, Tennessee
Germantown, TN vs. State College, PA
Compared to Germantown, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% lower
  Commute
  21.3% lower
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher