What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Kansas City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 60% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Kansas City, Missouri?

A salary of $75,000 in Kansas City, Missouri should increase to $85,666 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.

KANSAS_CITY vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Kansas City, Missouri vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 14.2% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $85,666 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in State College
than in Kansas City, Missouri

Kansas_City, MO vs. State College, PA

Compared to Kansas_City, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

124.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

18.2% lower

Health

23.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Kansas City, Missouri vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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