Glen Allen, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 6.3% cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,872 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Glen Allen, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in State College
than in Glen Allen, Virginia
Glen Allen, VA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Glen Allen, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  28.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower