Pismo Beach, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 43.8% cheaper than Pismo Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $28,108 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pismo Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pismo Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in State College
than in Pismo Beach, California
Pismo Beach, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Pismo Beach, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  15.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower