Wichita, Kansas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 23.0% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $92,279 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
106% more expensive in State College
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. State College, PA
Compared to Wichita, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% higher
      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
  13.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  154.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  9.7% lower
  Health
  22.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher