What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

Housing is 42% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Wilmington, North Carolina?

A salary of $54,000 in Wilmington, North Carolina should increase to $56,182 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.

WILMINGTON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wilmington, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 4.0% more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,182 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilmington, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
42% more expensive in State College
than in Wilmington, North Carolina

Wilmington, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Wilmington, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.0% lower

Commute

6.8% lower

Health

6.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Wilmington, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Wilmington, NC vs. State College, PA

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