Horseheads, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 22.4% more expensive than Horseheads, New York.

You would need a salary of $244,878 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Horseheads, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Horseheads, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in State College
than in Horseheads, New York
Horseheads, NY vs. State College, PA
Compared to Horseheads, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% higher
      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
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  6.8% lower
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher