What is a pro or con of living in Colorado Springs, Coloradocompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in Colorado Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Colorado Springs, Colorado copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $47,100 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $50,806 in Colorado Springs, Colorado (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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. COLORADO SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado Springs, Colorado is 7.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,806 in Colorado Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Colorado Springs
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Colorado Springs, CO

Compared to State College, Colorado Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

12.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.2% higher

Commute

31.0% higher

Health

34.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% lower

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Colorado Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

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