Madison, Connecticut vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 25.3% cheaper than Madison, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $56,027 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Madison, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in State College
than in Madison, Connecticut
Madison, CT vs. State College, PA
Compared to Madison, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% lower
      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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.7% lower
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower