Alpharetta, Georgia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 20.5% cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $79,493 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Alpharetta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in State College
than in Alpharetta, Georgia
Alpharetta, GA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Alpharetta, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower