Brooklyn, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 45.6% cheaper than Brooklyn, New York.

You would need a salary of $40,769 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brooklyn, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brooklyn, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in State College
than in Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn, NY vs. State College, PA
Compared to Brooklyn, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.4% lower
  Commute
  62.3% lower
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% lower