What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 176% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Philipsburg, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,920 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.

PHILIPSBURG vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philipsburg, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.8% more expensive than Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,920 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Philipsburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in State College
than in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Philipsburg, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Philipsburg, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

244.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.2% lower

Commute

30.7% lower

Health

0.0% higher

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Personal

0.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Philipsburg, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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