State College, Pennsylvania vs. Pima, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pima, Arizona is 15.4% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $42,281 in Pima, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pima, Arizona is cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Pima
than in State College, Pennsylvania
State College, PA vs. Pima, AZ
Compared to State College, Pima is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% lower
      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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  16.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower