What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Aiken, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 65% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Aiken, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Aiken, South Carolina should increase to $58,169 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

AIKEN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Aiken, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 16.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $58,169 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
65% more expensive in State College
than in Aiken, South Carolina

Aiken, SC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Aiken, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.1% lower

Commute

14.2% lower

Health

30.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.3% higher

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Aiken, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Aiken, SC vs. State College, PA

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