What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

Childcare is 33% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Albuquerque, New Mexico?

A salary of $40,000 in Albuquerque, New Mexico should increase to $40,485 in Pittsburgh, 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.

ALBUQUERQUE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 1.2% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $40,485 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
33% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Albuquerque, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

29.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

18.0% higher

Health

11.2% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Albuquerque, NM vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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