State College, Pennsylvania vs. West Covina, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Covina, California is 52.8% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $102,292 in West Covina, California to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Covina, California is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in West Covina
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. West Covina, CA
Compared to State College, West Covina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.8% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.8% higher
  Commute
  125.8% higher
  Health
  31.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher