New Orleans, Louisiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 1.2% cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $49,409 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in State College
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. State College, PA
Compared to New Orleans, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  45.2% lower
  Health
  23.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher