What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Vancouver, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 24% cheaper in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Vancouver, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Vancouver, Washington could decrease to $42,542 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.

VANCOUVER vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Vancouver, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 14.9% cheaper than Vancouver, Washington.

You would need a salary of $42,542 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Vancouver, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Vancouver, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in State College
than in Vancouver, Washington

Vancouver, WA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Vancouver, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

3.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

21.3% higher

Commute

41.9% lower

Health

38.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.3% lower

Cost of Food

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