State College, Pennsylvania vs. Tucson, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tucson, Arizona is 4.7% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $38,127 in Tucson, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tucson, Arizona is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Tucson
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Tucson, AZ
Compared to State College, Tucson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  32.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher