North Chicago, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 16.8% more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $87,579 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in North Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than North Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in North Chicago, Illinois
North Chicago, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to North Chicago, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  45.7% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower