Boca Raton, Florida vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 38.1% cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida.

You would need a salary of $30,960 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Boca Raton, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Boca Raton, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% cheaper in Altoona
than in Boca Raton, Florida
Boca Raton, FL vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Boca Raton, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.1% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower