Lafayette, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 26.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $158,060 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in State College
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. State College, PA
Compared to Lafayette, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  37.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher