Paris, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 38.5% more expensive than Paris, Texas.

You would need a salary of $69,241 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Paris, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Paris, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
132% more expensive in State College
than in Paris, Texas
Paris, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Paris, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% higher
      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
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  352.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% lower
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher