What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to West Reading, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 83% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to West Reading, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in West Reading, Pennsylvania should increase to $58,851 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.

WEST READING vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

West Reading, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 17.7% more expensive than West Reading, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,851 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Reading, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
83% more expensive in State College
than in West Reading, Pennsylvania

West Reading, PA vs. State College, PA

Compared to West Reading, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

159.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.4% lower

Commute

16.0% lower

Health

9.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.2% lower

Cost of Food

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West Reading, Pennsylvania vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Reading, PA vs. State College, PA

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