Rochester, Minnesota vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 8.5% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,270 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in State College
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. State College, PA
Compared to Rochester, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% higher
      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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  42.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower