What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Alamogordo, New Mexico?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Alamogordo, New Mexico?

A salary of $75,000 in Alamogordo, New Mexico should increase to $101,894 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.

ALAMOGORDO vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 35.9% more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $101,894 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alamogordo, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Alamogordo, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in State College
than in Alamogordo, New Mexico

Alamogordo, NM vs. State College, PA

Compared to Alamogordo, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

35.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

165.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

12.6% higher

Health

45.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.4% higher

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Alamogordo, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Alamogordo, NM vs. State College, PA

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