Wilmington, Delaware vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 1.1% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $50,554 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in State College
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. State College, PA
Compared to Wilmington, State College is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% higher
      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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  156.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% lower
  Commute
  24.3% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% lower