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SAN FRANCISCO vs. STATE COLLEGE
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San Francisco, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is
58.9%
cheaper
than San Francisco, California.
You would need a salary of
$35,387
in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in State College
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to San Francisco, State College is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
58.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
7.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.2% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
7.3% lower
Commute
54.1% lower
Health
9.7% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
17.7% lower
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