Sierra Madre, California vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 52.2% cheaper than Sierra Madre, California.

You would need a salary of $23,916 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Sierra Madre, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Sierra Madre, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in State College
than in Sierra Madre, California
Sierra Madre, CA vs. State College, PA
Compared to Sierra Madre, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.2% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  53.7% lower
  Health
  45.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower