Port Orchard, Washington vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 13.4% cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,313 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Orchard, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Port Orchard, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in State College
than in Port Orchard, Washington
Port Orchard, WA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Port Orchard, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.0% higher
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower