What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Huntington, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 235% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Huntington, West Virginia?

A salary of $95,000 in Huntington, West Virginia should increase to $126,499 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.

HUNTINGTON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Huntington, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 33.2% more expensive than Huntington, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $126,499 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntington, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in State College
than in Huntington, West Virginia

Huntington, WV vs. State College, PA

Compared to Huntington, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

313.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.4% higher

Commute

10.6% lower

Health

5.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.7% higher

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Huntington, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Huntington, WV vs. State College, PA

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