Hamden, Connecticut vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 7.5% cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $46,267 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hamden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hamden, Connecticut
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in State College
than in Hamden, Connecticut
Hamden, CT vs. State College, PA
Compared to Hamden, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.8% lower
  Commute
  35.4% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.1% lower