Jacksonville, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.1% more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,244 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Jacksonville, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in State College
than in Jacksonville, North Carolina
Jacksonville, NC vs. State College, PA
Compared to Jacksonville, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower