Waco, Texas vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 27.2% more expensive than Waco, Texas.

You would need a salary of $95,437 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waco, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Waco, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in State College
than in Waco, Texas
Waco, TX vs. State College, PA
Compared to Waco, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% higher
      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
  16.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  169.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  0.4% higher
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher