South Portland, Maine vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 8.2% cheaper than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $45,887 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in State College
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. State College, PA
Compared to South Portland, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% lower
  Commute
  4.2% lower
  Health
  39.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower