| | Dover, NH | State College, PA | United States |
| Overall | 102.8 | 95.4 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 106.3 | 107.8 | 100 |
| Health | 83.1 | 126.0 | 100 |
| Housing | 130.0 | 112.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $416,800 | $355,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,560.0% | 9,040.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 84.0 | 72.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 111.3 | 126.3 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I relocated to State College about 30 years ago. We hadn’t planned to stay this long, but life here is “easy”. Outdoor activities are ample. There are many beautiful More
State College is a small "safe" town, you will always see friends, coworkers, physicians, mechanics, supervisors...at the doctor's office, in the store, near your home, More
I lived in State College, PA all my life untill 2006 when we finally moved south where it was warmer. State College itself is a fun place to be when it comes to football More
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