What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 325% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Johnstown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $38,500 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania should increase to $55,858 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.

JOHNSTOWN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 45.1% more expensive than Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $55,858 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
325% more expensive in State College
than in Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Johnstown, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Johnstown, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

828.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

14.1% lower

Health

24.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Johnstown, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Johnstown, PA vs. State College, PA

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