Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 12.3% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,174 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa
Council Bluffs, IA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Council Bluffs, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.3% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower