Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 2.8% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,596 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in State College
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Virginia Beach, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.8% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower