What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Chattanooga, Tennessee?

A salary of $52,000 in Chattanooga, Tennessee should increase to $60,356 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.

CHATTANOOGA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 16.1% more expensive than Chattanooga, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $60,356 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in State College
than in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Chattanooga, TN vs. State College, PA

Compared to Chattanooga, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.8% lower

Commute

10.3% lower

Health

25.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

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Chattanooga, Tennessee vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chattanooga, TN vs. State College, PA

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