Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 23.4% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $38,324 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Elizabeth, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% lower
      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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower