What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Williamsport, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania should increase to $62,283 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.

WILLIAMSPORT vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 24.6% more expensive than Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,283 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Williamsport, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in State College
than in Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Williamsport, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Williamsport, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

243.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.6% lower

Commute

10.5% lower

Health

26.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Williamsport, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Williamsport, PA vs. State College, PA

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