State College, Pennsylvania vs. Cleveland, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cleveland, Ohio is 28.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $54,009 in Cleveland, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cleveland, Ohio is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Cleveland
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Cleveland, OH
Compared to State College, Cleveland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.0% 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
  13.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  34.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher