What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Spartanburg, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 87% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Spartanburg, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Spartanburg, South Carolina should increase to $61,823 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.

SPARTANBURG vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 23.6% more expensive than Spartanburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,823 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Spartanburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
87% more expensive in State College
than in Spartanburg, South Carolina

Spartanburg, SC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Spartanburg, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

184.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.9% lower

Commute

2.7% lower

Health

26.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Spartanburg, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Spartanburg, SC vs. State College, PA

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