South Bend, Indiana vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 33.9% more expensive than South Bend, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $78,714 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in South Bend, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than South Bend, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in State College
than in South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN vs. State College, PA
Compared to South Bend, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  383.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  6.0% lower
  Health
  34.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher