State College, Pennsylvania vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 11.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $35,259 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in College Station
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. College Station, TX
Compared to State College, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower