Auburn, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 24.3% cheaper than Auburn, Washington.

You would need a salary of $126,446 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Auburn, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in State College
than in Auburn, Washington
Auburn, WA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Auburn, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  23.0% higher
  Commute
  49.9% lower
  Health
  42.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower