What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to University City, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 29% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to University City, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in University City, Missouri should increase to $54,863 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.

UNIVERSITY CITY vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

University City, Missouri vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 9.7% more expensive than University City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,863 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in University City, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in State College
than in University City, Missouri

University City, MO vs. State College, PA

Compared to University City, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.6% lower

Commute

19.2% lower

Health

31.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

Cost of Food

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University City, Missouri vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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University City, MO vs. State College, PA

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