What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Manassas, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 27% cheaper in State College.

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

A salary of $100,000 in Manassas, Virginia could decrease to $82,295 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.

MANASSAS vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Manassas, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.7% cheaper than Manassas, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $82,295 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Manassas, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Manassas, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in State College
than in Manassas, Virginia

Manassas, VA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Manassas, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

16.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.8% lower

Commute

29.2% lower

Health

20.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

12.8% lower

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Manassas, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Manassas, VA vs. State College, PA

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