Cost of Living Calculator - Poway, California vs State College, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 42.6% cheaper than Poway, California.

You would need a salary of $43,054 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Poway, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Poway, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in State College
than in Poway, California
Poway, CA vs State College, PA
Compared to Poway, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.4% lower
  Commute
  40.2% lower
  Health
  41.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower

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