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

Childcare is 56% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Alamance, North Carolina?

A salary of $90,000 in Alamance, North Carolina should increase to $90,541 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.

ALAMANCE vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Alamance, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 0.6% more expensive than Alamance, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $90,541 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamance, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Alamance, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
56% more expensive in State College
than in Alamance, North Carolina

Alamance, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Alamance, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

5.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

17.2% lower

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Alamance, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

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Alamance, NC vs. State College, PA

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