What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Charlotte, North Carolina could decrease to $46,088 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.

CHARLOTTE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 7.8% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,088 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Charlotte, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

8.0% higher

Health

6.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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