What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 105% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Hazleton, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $78,000 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania should increase to $97,768 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HAZLETON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 25.3% more expensive than Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $97,768 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hazleton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in State College
than in Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hazleton, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Hazleton, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

365.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.1% lower

Commute

19.9% lower

Health

32.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.3% higher

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Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

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Hazleton, PA vs. State College, PA

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