Auburn, Alabama vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 2.9% more expensive than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $82,295 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% more expensive in State College
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. State College, PA
Compared to Auburn, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  6.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower