Columbus, Ohio vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 16.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,331 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in State College
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. State College, PA
Compared to Columbus, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% higher
      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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  40.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher