State College, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 120.5% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $485,104 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
228% more expensive in Manhattan
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to State College, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  120.5% 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
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  265.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  66.3% higher
  Commute
  121.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  50.6% higher