Waco, Texas vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 5.2% cheaper than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $47,402 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Altoona
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Waco, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher