Willow, Alaska vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 2.0% cheaper than Willow, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,242 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Willow, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Willow, Alaska
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
45% cheaper in State College
than in Willow, Alaska
Willow, AK vs. State College, PA
Compared to Willow, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.9% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower