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Saratoga Springs, NY vs State College, PA

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Are people in State College older or younger than people in Saratoga Springs?
- The Median Age in State College is 20.6 years younger than in Saratoga Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in State College or Saratoga Springs?
- State College housing costs are 25.7% less expensive than Saratoga Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, State College or Saratoga Springs?
- The average commute for residents of State College is 7.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Saratoga Springs.

Things to do in Saratoga Springs?
Saratoga Springs, NY is a popular destination for tourists year round due to its picturesque beauty and vibrant downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, entertainment venues, and art galleries. The city is home to Saratoga Race Course which hosts horse races during the summer months and features live music events throughout the year.

Things to do in State College?
State College, Pennsylvania sits within Centre county featuring numerous parks combined with stores like Nittany Mall while also having local restaurants like Big Bowl Noodle House.

 Saratoga Springs, NYState College, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,352329,725,481
 Median Income$90,020  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$478,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.37  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Saratoga Springs    22 Reviews

I grew up in Saratoga and moved out in my late 20’s. I only live about 20 minutes from there now, so I go there sometimes. Downtown Saratoga is very nice. Broadway, the  More

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Over 6 years ago

I came from buffalo New York home of the chicken wings and forgot my phone in the uber the people at the concert were very nice they let me and my friend and I leave and  More

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Saratoga springs is one of the safest cities to live in. You don't really have to worry about getting shot, mugged, assaulted (Those things do happen, but no where near  More

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Reviews for State College    27 Reviews

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

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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

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Over 15 years ago

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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