Provo, Utah vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 7.6% cheaper than Provo, Utah.

You would need a salary of $34,175 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Provo, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Provo, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in State College
than in Provo, Utah
Provo, UT vs. State College, PA
Compared to Provo, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% lower
  Commute
  15.0% lower
  Health
  23.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher