Cost of living in State College

State College, United States is Expensive overall. Monthly costs are about $1789 for one person and $4376 for a family of four, including rent.

How expensive is State College compared to other cities?

Compared to the European benchmark, State College is 25% more expensive overall.

How does State College compare to your city?

State College is 49% cheaper than New York City, without rent.

Rent in State College is, on average, 60% lower than in New York City.

What drives the cost of living in State College?

Who is State College a good fit for?

State College tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.

FAQ

Why is State College so expensive?

The primary driver of expenses in State College is rent and utilities, which significantly impact overall living costs.

Is food expensive in State College?

Food costs in State College are 12% higher than the European benchmark, contributing to the overall expense.

Is public transport affordable in State College?

Public transport in State College is 0% lower than the European benchmark, indicating it is relatively affordable.

Cost of living breakdown

Cost of Living, one person, including rent
1789 $
Without Rent
734 $
Rent & Utilities
1055 $
Food
533 $
Transport
75 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3026 $
GDP per Capita
81,695 $
Freedom Index
8.39
Lifespan
77 years
Speak English
96%
Population
40.5K

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Restaurants

Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant 17.9 $
Dinner 58.4 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 9.98 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 4.95 $
Capuccino 4.99 $
Coke, 330ml 2.49 $

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Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 0.95 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.02 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.79 $
Eggs, 12 pack 1.75 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.9 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 8.88 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 14.8 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.71 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.11 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.37 $
Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.34 $
Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.38 $
Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb 2.69 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.17 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.26 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 15 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 1.73 $
Cigarette pack 14.1 $

Transportation

One-way Ticket 2.48 $
Monthly Pass 85.6 $
Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal 0.96 $
Taxi, 8 km 23.3 $

Personal Care

Doctor Visit, private clinic 83.8 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 8.14 $
Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. 4.3 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 3.58 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.86 $

Utilities per Month

1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage 73 $
Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage 113 $
Internet plan, +60 Mbps 29.7 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 896 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,703 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,180 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,960 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,002 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 1,987 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,026 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.54%

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 25.1 $
Cinema, 1 seat 12 $
Haircut 15.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 79.2 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 55.9 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,094 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 20,962 $

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