Peoria, Illinois vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 35.9% more expensive than Peoria, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $133,142 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Peoria, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Peoria, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
172% more expensive in State College
than in Peoria, Illinois
Peoria, IL vs. State College, PA
Compared to Peoria, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.9% 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
  15.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  275.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  1.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower