What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

Median Home Cost is 16% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to West Lafayette, Indiana?

A salary of $350,000 in West Lafayette, Indiana should increase to $388,717 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.

WEST LAFAYETTE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Lafayette, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.1% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $388,717 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in State College
than in West Lafayette, Indiana

West Lafayette, IN vs. State College, PA

Compared to West Lafayette, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.1% higher

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11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

50.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.3% lower

Commute

3.0% higher

Health

37.0% higher

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Personal

8.2% higher

Cost of Food

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West Lafayette, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Lafayette, IN vs. State College, PA

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