Salisbury, Maryland vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.5% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $60,775 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in State College
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. State College, PA
Compared to Salisbury, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  52.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower