Junction City, Kansas vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 2.2% cheaper than Junction City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $29,333 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Junction City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Junction City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Altoona
than in Junction City, Kansas
Junction City, KS vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Junction City, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  26.8% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher