What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

Housing is 12% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Blacksburg, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Blacksburg, Virginia should increase to $52,565 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.

BLACKSBURG vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 5.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $52,565 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
12% more expensive in State College
than in Blacksburg, Virginia

Blacksburg, VA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Blacksburg, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

12.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.3% lower

Commute

16.9% higher

Health

7.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Blacksburg, Virginia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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