What is a pro or con of living in La Crescenta-Montrose, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 208% more expensive in La Crescenta-Montrose.

What salary do I need to live in La Crescenta-Montrose, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $150,672 in La Crescenta-Montrose, California (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. LA CRESCENTA MONTROSE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. La Crescenta-Montrose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in La Crescenta-Montrose, California is 100.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $150,672 in La Crescenta-Montrose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, La Crescenta-Montrose, California is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in La Crescenta-Montrose
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. La Crescenta Montrose, CA

Compared to State College, La Crescenta Montrose is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

100.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

178.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% higher

Commute

120.1% higher

Health

31.2% lower

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Personal

6.1% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. La Crescenta-Montrose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. La Crescenta Montrose, CA

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