State College, Pennsylvania vs. Bowling Green, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Ohio is 16.0% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,303 in Bowling Green, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Ohio is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Bowling Green, OH
Compared to State College, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  29.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher