What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 11% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Bismarck, North Dakota?

A salary of $89,000 in Bismarck, North Dakota should increase to $94,557 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.

BISMARCK vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bismarck, North Dakota vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $94,557 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in State College
than in Bismarck, North Dakota

Bismarck, ND vs. State College, PA

Compared to Bismarck, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

23.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.1% higher

Commute

2.2% lower

Health

34.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% lower

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Bismarck, North Dakota vs. State College, Pennsylvania

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