What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Seattle, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 56% cheaper in State College.

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

A salary of $36,000 in Seattle, Washington could decrease to $21,540 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.

SEATTLE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Seattle, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 40.2% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $21,540 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in State College
than in Seattle, Washington

Seattle, WA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Seattle, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

54.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

31.4% higher

Commute

47.2% lower

Health

42.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

17.4% lower

Cost of Food

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