What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Clarion, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 142% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Clarion, Pennsylvania should increase to $68,207 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.

CLARION vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Clarion, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 36.4% more expensive than Clarion, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,207 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarion, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in State College
than in Clarion, Pennsylvania

Clarion, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Clarion, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

206.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.3% lower

Commute

7.9% higher

Health

22.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Clarion, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Clarion, PA vs. State College, PA

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