Golden, Colorado vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 32.8% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $100,736 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in State College
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. State College, PA
Compared to Golden, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  35.8% lower
  Health
  50.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower