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

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Elkin, North Carolina should increase to $77,529 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.

ELKIN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Elkin, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 29.2% more expensive than Elkin, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $77,529 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elkin, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in State College
than in Elkin, North Carolina

Elkin, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Elkin, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

210.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.2% lower

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

9.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% higher

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Elkin, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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