What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Seneca, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 33% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Seneca, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Seneca, South Carolina should increase to $59,408 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.

SENECA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Seneca, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 18.8% more expensive than Seneca, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,408 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Seneca, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Seneca, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in State College
than in Seneca, South Carolina

Seneca, SC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Seneca, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

86.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.8% lower

Commute

4.8% higher

Health

15.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Seneca, South Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Seneca, SC vs. State College, PA

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