Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Desert, California vs State College, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.7% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $40,648 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in State College
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs State College, PA
Compared to Palm Desert, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% lower
  Commute
  42.3% lower
  Health
  44.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower

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