What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Manhattan, New York?

Median Home Cost is 69% cheaper in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Manhattan, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Manhattan, New York could decrease to $22,674 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.

MANHATTAN vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Manhattan, New York vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 54.7% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $22,674 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in State College
than in Manhattan, New York

Manhattan, NY vs. State College, PA

Compared to Manhattan, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

54.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

72.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

39.9% lower

Commute

54.9% lower

Health

0.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

33.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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