Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 43.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $71,654 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
177% more expensive in Arvada
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Pittsburgh, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.3% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher