Iowa City, Iowa vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 15.1% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $92,110 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in State College
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Iowa City, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  6.0% higher
  Health
  21.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower