What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Indianapolis, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $135,000 in Indianapolis, Indiana should increase to $159,647 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.

INDIANAPOLIS vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Indianapolis, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.3% more expensive than Indianapolis, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $159,647 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in State College
than in Indianapolis, Indiana

Indianapolis, IN vs. State College, PA

Compared to Indianapolis, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

20.0% lower

Health

25.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Indianapolis, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Indianapolis, IN vs. State College, PA

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