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SAN DIEGO vs. STATE COLLEGE
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San Diego, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is
37.4%
cheaper
than San Diego, California.
You would need a salary of
$125,187
in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in State College
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to San Diego, State College is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
37.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
1.7% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
49.1% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
12.1% lower
Commute
39.6% lower
Health
41.6% higher
Taxes
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Personal
6.1% lower
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