Hobbs, New Mexico vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 26.8% more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $63,384 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Hobbs, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Hobbs, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in State College
than in Hobbs, New Mexico
Hobbs, NM vs. State College, PA
Compared to Hobbs, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% higher
      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
  16.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% higher
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  43.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher