Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs State College, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 24.2% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $56,875 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in State College
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs State College, PA
Compared to Portland, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  44.1% lower
  Health
  39.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower

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