Zachary, Louisiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $51,487 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Zachary, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Zachary, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in State College
than in Zachary, Louisiana
Zachary, LA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Zachary, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher