Santa Clara, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 57.3% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $21,353 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in State College
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Santa Clara, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower