Hillsboro, Oregon vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.1% cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $41,453 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hillsboro, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Hillsboro, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in State College
than in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR vs. State College, PA
Compared to Hillsboro, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower