Bella Vista, Arkansas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 8.1% more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $81,055 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bella Vista, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bella Vista, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in State College
than in Bella Vista, Arkansas
Bella Vista, AR vs. State College, PA
Compared to Bella Vista, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  25.5% lower
  Health
  37.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower