What is a pro or con of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginiacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 32% more expensive in Stafford Courthouse.

What salary do I need to live in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $65,000 in State College, Pennsylvania should increase to $77,819 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia (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. STAFFORD COURTHOUSE
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is 19.7% more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $77,819 in Stafford Courthouse, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Stafford Courthouse, Virginia is more expensive than State College, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Stafford Courthouse
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA

Compared to State College, Stafford Courthouse is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.1% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% higher

Commute

90.9% higher

Health

17.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% higher

Cost of Food

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Stafford Courthouse, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Stafford Courthouse, VA

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