What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 31% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Las Cruces, New Mexico?

A salary of $60 in Las Cruces, New Mexico should increase to $72 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.

LAS CRUCES vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 20.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $72 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in State College
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico

Las Cruces, NM vs. State College, PA

Compared to Las Cruces, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

91.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

1.8% lower

Health

45.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

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Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Las Cruces, NM vs. State College, PA

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