What is a pro or con of living in St. Helena, Californiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 357% more expensive in St. Helena.

What salary do I need to live in St. Helena, California copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $120,020 in St. Helena, 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. ST. HELENA
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Helena, California is 140.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,020 in St. Helena, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
357% more expensive in St. Helena
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. St. Helena, CA

Compared to State College, St. Helena is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

306.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.9% higher

Commute

44.8% higher

Health

13.1% lower

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Personal

7.2% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. St. Helena, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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