State College, Pennsylvania vs. West New York, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West New York, New Jersey is 22.0% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $109,811 in West New York, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West New York, New Jersey is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in West New York
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. West New York, NJ
Compared to State College, West New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.5% higher
  Commute
  114.3% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher