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State College, PA vs Glendale, UT

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Is it cheaper to live in Glendale or is it cheaper to live in State College?
- Glendale is 4.2% less expensive than State College.

Which city has more affordable housing, Glendale or State College?
- Glendale housing costs are 26.9% less expensive than State College housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in State College or is Health Care more affordable in Glendale.
- Health related expenses are 4.9% less in Glendale.
 State College, PAGlendale, UTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock91.4100
 Food & Groceries107.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock119.8100
 Housing112.4  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$171,000$338,100
 Utilities90  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.1100
 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 Glendale    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

This place is scary terrible. For me. U like it? Great. Me? Not so much.  More

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