What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Lebanon, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $47,000 in Lebanon, Pennsylvania should increase to $54,998 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.

LEBANON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lebanon, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.0% more expensive than Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,998 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in State College
than in Lebanon, Pennsylvania

Lebanon, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Lebanon, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

295.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.0% lower

Commute

8.2% lower

Health

16.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Lebanon, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lebanon, PA vs. State College, PA

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