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A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MADISON vs. UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH JOHNSTOWN
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Madison, Wisconsin vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvaniacompared to Madison, Wisconsin?

Median Home Cost is 67% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown.

Q: What salary do I need to live in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania copmared to Madison, Wisconsin?

A salary of $50,000 in Madison, Wisconsin could decrease to $37,130 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is 25.7% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $37,130 in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in University of Pittsburgh Johnstown
than in Madison, Wisconsin

Madison, WI vs. University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown, PA

Compared to Madison, University Of Pittsburgh Johnstown is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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0.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

73.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.9% lower

Commute

6.5% higher

Health

8.8% higher

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Personal

2.9% lower

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Madison, Wisconsin vs. University of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Pennsylvania

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