State College Metro Area, PA Cost of Living


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State College cost of living score
96.2
Less expensive
3.8% lower
than the US average
1.7% higher
than the Pennsylvania average
State College Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 96.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.8% lower than the U.S. average and 1.7% lower than the average for Pennsylvania.

State College Metro Area, PA

Housing costs in State College?
A typical home costs $293,600, which is 13.2% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 20.9% more expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in State College costs $1,290 per month, which is 9.8% more than the national average of $1,430 and 6.2% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford State College?
To live comfortably in State College Pennsylva Metro Area, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $56,160 for a family, and $44,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about State College?
The cost of living in the State College, PA Metro Area is 96.2 compared to the US average of 100. This means that it is relatively cheaper to live in this area than other parts of the country. This is likely due to the fact that the median house value in this area is $293,600, which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. Living in this area can therefore provide savings on housing costs while still offering access to all of its amenities and attractions.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesState CollegePennsylvaniaUnited States
  96.294.6100.0
  103.6100.3100
  126.0101.1100.0
  94.180.5100.0
  $293,600$242,800$338,100
  94.4%98.2%100.0%
  79.7104.0100.0
  126.3101.5100.0

   100=National Average

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