What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Waltham, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in State College.

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

A salary of $50,000 in Waltham, Massachusetts could decrease to $33,646 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.

WALTHAM vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Waltham, Massachusetts vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 32.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,646 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in State College
than in Waltham, Massachusetts

Waltham, MA vs. State College, PA

Compared to Waltham, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

24.4% lower

Commute

23.1% lower

Health

41.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

21.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Waltham, Massachusetts vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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