Tulsa, Oklahoma vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.8% more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma.

You would need a salary of $48,738 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Tulsa, Oklahoma
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in State College
than in Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tulsa, OK vs. State College, PA
Compared to Tulsa, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  177.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower