Columbus, Indiana vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 10.5% more expensive than Columbus, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $79,529 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbus, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
38% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Columbus, Indiana
Columbus, IN vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Columbus, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.5% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower