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

Median Home Cost is 166% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Parkersburg, West Virginia should increase to $67,473 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.

PARKERSBURG vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 34.9% more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,473 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Parkersburg, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Parkersburg, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
166% more expensive in State College
than in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg, WV vs. State College, PA

Compared to Parkersburg, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

293.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.1% higher

Commute

2.2% lower

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Parkersburg, West Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Parkersburg, WV vs. State College, PA

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