State College, Pennsylvania vs. Colonie, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colonie, New York is 3.9% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $51,942 in Colonie, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colonie, New York is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% more expensive in Colonie
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Colonie, NY
Compared to State College, Colonie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.8% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% higher