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State College, PA vs Abita Springs, LA

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Is it cheaper to live in Abita Springs or is it cheaper to live in State College?
- Abita Springs is 3.1% more expensive than State College.

Which city has more affordable housing, Abita Springs or State College?
- Abita Springs housing costs are 26.3% less expensive than State College housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in State College or is Health Care more affordable in Abita Springs.
- Health related expenses are 11.8% less in Abita Springs.
 State College, PAAbita Springs, LAUnited States
 Overall  Unlock98.4100
 Food & Groceries107.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock111.1100
 Housing112.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$241,800$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock111.0100
 Miscellaneous126.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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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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Reviews for Abita Springs    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's the best place Ive ever lived. Beautiful peaceful, wonderful people, we like it just the way it is - small so don't move  More

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Over 18 years ago

You need to revisit your demographic numbers, as they cannot be accurate. I've scrolled through dozens of photos on the Abita Springs Elementary website only to see  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful and historic. Small, but close to larger utopian suburbia. Wake up to the birds and squirrels, drive a couple of miles for excellent shopping. Great schools.  More

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