Newark, New Jersey vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.2% cheaper than Newark, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $53,143 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newark, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Newark, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in State College
than in Newark, New Jersey
Newark, NJ vs. State College, PA
Compared to Newark, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% lower
  Commute
  53.5% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower