Lincoln, Nebraska vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 9.7% more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $27,432 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in State College
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. State College, PA
Compared to Lincoln, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher