What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rancho San Diego, California?

Median Home Cost is 52% cheaper in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Rancho San Diego, California?

A salary of $91,000 in Rancho San Diego, California could decrease to $60,991 in State College, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RANCHO SAN DIEGO vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rancho San Diego, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 33.0% cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $60,991 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rancho San Diego, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rancho San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in State College
than in Rancho San Diego, California

Rancho San Diego, CA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Rancho San Diego, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

40.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

17.6% lower

Commute

42.2% lower

Health

41.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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