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

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in State College.

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

A salary of $30,001 in Lewistown, Pennsylvania should increase to $39,948 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.

LEWISTOWN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lewistown, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 33.2% more expensive than Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,948 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in State College
than in Lewistown, Pennsylvania

Lewistown, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Lewistown, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

326.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.6% lower

Commute

9.8% lower

Health

1.2% lower

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Personal

3.8% higher

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Lewistown, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lewistown, PA vs. State College, PA

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