Smithfield, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 2.9% cheaper than Smithfield, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $106,809 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithfield, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Smithfield, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% cheaper in State College
than in Smithfield, Virginia
Smithfield, VA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Smithfield, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  21.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower