Arvada, Colorado vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 30.2% cheaper than Arvada, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $52,335 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arvada, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arvada, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada, CO vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Arvada, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.2% lower
      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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% lower