State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bothell, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bothell, Washington is 66.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $112,972 in Bothell, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bothell, Washington is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
157% more expensive in Bothell
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Bothell, WA
Compared to State College, Bothell is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.1% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.1% lower
  Commute
  94.1% higher
  Health
  30.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.1% higher