Westminster, Maryland vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 9.1% cheaper than Westminster, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $45,430 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Westminster, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Westminster, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% cheaper in State College
than in Westminster, Maryland
Westminster, MD vs. State College, PA
Compared to Westminster, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% lower
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  49.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower