What is a pro or con of living in New Haven, Connecticutcompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Utilities are 43% more expensive in New Haven.

What salary do I need to live in New Haven, Connecticut copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $150,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $157,620 in New Haven, Connecticut (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. NEW HAVEN
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Haven, Connecticut is 5.1% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $157,620 in New Haven, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, New Haven, Connecticut is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
43% more expensive in New Haven
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. New Haven, CT

Compared to State College, New Haven is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

47.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

43.8% higher

Commute

51.0% higher

Health

4.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

25.8% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. New Haven, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. New Haven, CT

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