What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Hopkinsville, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 139% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Hopkinsville, Kentucky should increase to $68,486 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.

HOPKINSVILLE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Hopkinsville, Kentucky vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 37.0% more expensive than Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $68,486 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in State College
than in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Hopkinsville, KY vs. State College, PA

Compared to Hopkinsville, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

185.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% lower

Commute

2.2% lower

Health

25.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

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Hopkinsville, Kentucky vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hopkinsville, KY vs. State College, PA

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