Lubbock, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 24.4% more expensive than Lubbock, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,323 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lubbock, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lubbock, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in State College
than in Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Lubbock, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.4% 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
  17.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  146.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher