Altoona, Iowa vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 11.9% more expensive than Altoona, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,964 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Altoona, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Altoona, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in State College
than in Altoona, Iowa
Altoona, IA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Altoona, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% higher
      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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  23.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher