What is a pro or con of living in State College, Pennsylvaniacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in State College.

What salary do I need to live in State College, Pennsylvania copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $61,747 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. STATE COLLEGE
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in State College, Pennsylvania is 23.5% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,747 in State College, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, State College, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in State College
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. State College, PA

Compared to Winston Salem, State College is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

23.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

13.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.3% lower

Commute

3.8% lower

Health

30.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. State College, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. State College, PA

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