Plano, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 8.0% cheaper than Plano, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,013 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Plano, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Plano, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in State College
than in Plano, Texas
Plano, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Plano, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher