What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 51% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

A salary of $72,500 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $86,040 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.

BOWLING GREEN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $86,040 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in State College
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. State College, PA

Compared to Bowling Green, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

6.6% lower

Health

9.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. State College, PA

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