Livingston, New Jersey vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 35.8% cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $32,097 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Livingston, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Livingston, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in State College
than in Livingston, New Jersey
Livingston, NJ vs. State College, PA
Compared to Livingston, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.8% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  49.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower