Austin, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 22.4% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $46,398 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in State College
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Austin, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  33.9% lower
  Health
  24.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower