What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Scranton, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 161% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $34,000 in Scranton, Pennsylvania should increase to $43,210 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.

SCRANTON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 27.1% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,210 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in State College
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Scranton, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Scranton, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

372.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

17.0% lower

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Scranton, PA vs. State College, PA

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