What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Towanda, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 128% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Towanda, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $75,000 in Towanda, Pennsylvania should increase to $94,836 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.

TOWANDA vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Towanda, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 26.4% more expensive than Towanda, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $94,836 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Towanda, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in State College
than in Towanda, Pennsylvania

Towanda, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Towanda, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

136.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

10.6% lower

Health

39.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Towanda, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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