Iowa City, Iowa vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 5.4% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $21,078 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
54% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Iowa City, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  54.0% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower