What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 43% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $30,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $33,654 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.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 12.2% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $33,654 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in State College
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. State College, PA

Compared to Grand Rapids, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

Unlock with Premium

Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

No Child Care, Taxes Considered

Unlock with Premium

Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

99.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

Unlock with Premium

Median Home Cost

Unlock with Premium

Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

23.7% lower

Health

55.2% higher

Taxes

Unlock with Premium

Childcare

Unlock with Premium

Personal

0.5% higher

Cost of Food

Current City	Comparison City
Redlands, California	Salt Lake City, Utah	Compare
Indianapolis, Indiana	Muscle Shoals, Alabama	Compare
Seattle, Washington	Charlottesville, Virginia	Compare
Texas charter, Michigan	Alaska, Minnesota	Compare
Cincinnati, Ohio	Charlotte, North Carolina	Compare
Decatur, Illinois	Marco Island, Florida	Compare
Findlay, Ohio	Portland, Maine	Compare
Purcellville, Virginia	Boca Raton, Florida	Compare
Miami, Florida	San Luis Obispo, California	Compare
Cedar Hill, Texas	DeSoto, Texas	Compare

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

Comparison highlights

Grand Rapids, MI vs. State College, PA

Popular Cost of Living Searches

Best Places Tools

About Best Places

Follow Us