What is a pro or con of living in Gig Harbor, Washingtoncompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 98% more expensive in Gig Harbor.

What salary do I need to live in Gig Harbor, Washington copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $70,618 in Gig Harbor, Washington (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. GIG HARBOR
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gig Harbor, Washington is 41.2% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,618 in Gig Harbor, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Gig Harbor, Washington is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
98% more expensive in Gig Harbor
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

Compared to State College, Gig Harbor is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

41.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

51.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

23.0% lower

Commute

53.2% higher

Health

29.9% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

16.2% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Gig Harbor, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Gig Harbor, WA

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