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

Median Home Cost is 59% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $170,000 in Anderson, South Carolina should increase to $199,859 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.

ANDERSON vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Anderson, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.6% more expensive than Anderson, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $199,859 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Anderson, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in State College
than in Anderson, South Carolina

Anderson, SC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Anderson, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

121.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.2% lower

Commute

1.5% lower

Health

8.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Anderson, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Anderson, SC vs. State College, PA

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