What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Tarboro, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Tarboro, North Carolina?

A salary of $35,000 in Tarboro, North Carolina should increase to $48,005 in State College, Pennsylvania (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.

TARBORO vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Tarboro, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 37.2% more expensive than Tarboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,005 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tarboro, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Tarboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in State College
than in Tarboro, North Carolina

Tarboro, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Tarboro, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

17.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

326.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

1.5% higher

Health

4.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

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Tarboro, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Tarboro, NC vs. State College, PA

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