Union, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 4.1% cheaper than Union, Washington.

You would need a salary of $47,947 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Union, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Union, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in State College
than in Union, Washington
Union, WA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Union, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.3% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  41.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher