Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Iowa, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iowa, Louisiana is 5.7% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $70,756 in Iowa, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iowa, Louisiana is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Iowa
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Iowa, LA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Iowa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% lower
      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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  14.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower