Washington, District of Columbia vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 33.3% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $88,667 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in State College
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. State College, PA
Compared to Washington, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.3% 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
  5.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  46.3% lower
  Health
  31.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower