What is a pro or con of living in Florence, Alabamacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 51% cheaper in Florence.

What salary do I need to live in Florence, Alabama copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania could decrease to $39,542 in Florence, Alabama (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

STATE COLLEGE vs. FLORENCE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Florence, Alabama is 20.9% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $39,542 in Florence, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Florence, Alabama is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Florence
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Florence, AL

Compared to State College, Florence is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% higher

Commute

6.6% higher

Health

6.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% lower

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Florence, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Florence, AL

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