Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Altoona, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Altoona, Pennsylvania is 13.5% cheaper than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,237 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Altoona, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Altoona
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs. Altoona, PA
Compared to Washington, Altoona is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower