Denver, Colorado vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.4% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,207 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in State College
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. State College, PA
Compared to Denver, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  37.5% lower
  Health
  50.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower