Austin, Texas vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 29.0% cheaper than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $15,624 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Austin, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.0% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  4.0% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower