What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Durham, North Carolina?

Housing is 41% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Durham, North Carolina?

A salary of $53,000 in Durham, North Carolina should increase to $54,576 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.

DURHAM vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Durham, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 3.0% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $54,576 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
41% more expensive in State College
than in Durham, North Carolina

Durham, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Durham, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

42.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.7% lower

Commute

13.7% lower

Health

28.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Durham, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Durham, NC vs. State College, PA

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