State College, Pennsylvania vs. Visalia, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Visalia, California is 1.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $50,946 in Visalia, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Visalia, California is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
29% more expensive in Visalia
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Visalia, CA
Compared to State College, Visalia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.9% higher
      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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.1% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  8.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower