What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pullman, Washington?

Health is 40% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Pullman, Washington?

A salary of $100,000 in Pullman, Washington should increase to $103,719 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.

PULLMAN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pullman, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 3.7% more expensive than Pullman, Washington.

You would need a salary of $103,719 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pullman, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pullman, Washington
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Health
40% more expensive in State College
than in Pullman, Washington

Pullman, WA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Pullman, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

16.5% higher

Health

40.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Pullman, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pullman, WA vs. State College, PA

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