State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 12.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,622 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Bloomington
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to State College, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower