Bloomington, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 11.5% more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $160,602 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Bloomington, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
56% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Bloomington, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% higher
  Commute
  56.5% higher
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% lower