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SAN MATEO vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison
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San Mateo, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is
59.9%
cheaper
than San Mateo, California.
You would need a salary of
$40,064
in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is
cheaper
than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in State College
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to San Mateo, State College is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
59.9% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Food
7.6% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
76.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
1.6% lower
Commute
49.4% lower
Health
7.3% higher
Taxes
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Childcare
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Personal
17.1% lower
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