Merrimac, Massachusetts vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 21.4% cheaper than Merrimac, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,966 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Merrimac, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Merrimac, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in State College
than in Merrimac, Massachusetts
Merrimac, MA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Merrimac, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  32.3% lower
  Health
  42.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower

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