What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Taxes is 14% cheaper in State College.

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

A salary of $140,000 in Madison, Wisconsin could decrease to $138,619 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.

MADISON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Wisconsin vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 1.0% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $138,619 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Taxes
14% cheaper in State College
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. State College, PA

Compared to Madison, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.9% lower

Commute

15.4% lower

Health

35.6% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, WI vs. State College, PA

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