Tempe, Arizona vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 10.8% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $53,499 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in State College
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. State College, PA
Compared to Tempe, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  36.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower