Lancaster, Ohio vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 4.6% more expensive than Lancaster, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $62,730 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lancaster, Ohio
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
22% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Lancaster, Ohio
Lancaster, OH vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Lancaster, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.6% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  12.2% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower