What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Sierra Vista, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Sierra Vista, Arizona?

A salary of $107,000 in Sierra Vista, Arizona should increase to $120,841 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.

SIERRA VISTA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 12.9% more expensive than Sierra Vista, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $120,841 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Vista, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in State College
than in Sierra Vista, Arizona

Sierra Vista, AZ vs. State College, PA

Compared to Sierra Vista, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

6.0% lower

Health

18.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Sierra Vista, Arizona vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sierra Vista, AZ vs. State College, PA

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