Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 66.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $136,040 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Boston
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.2% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  33.9% higher