Compton, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 26.4% cheaper than Compton, California.

You would need a salary of $73,607 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Compton, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Compton, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in State College
than in Compton, California
Compton, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Compton, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.4% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  39.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower