What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

A salary of $100,000 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama should increase to $114,743 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

TUSCALOOSA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 14.7% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $114,743 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in State College
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL vs. State College, PA

Compared to Tuscaloosa, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

115.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

7.9% lower

Health

9.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

11.6% lower

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Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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