Chicago, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 14.4% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $299,488 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Chicago, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
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  Personal
  10.2% lower
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