What is a pro or con of living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 21% more expensive in Jim Thorpe.

What salary do I need to live in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $52,938 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

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.

PITTSBURGH vs. JIM THORPE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is 5.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $52,938 in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Jim Thorpe
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Jim Thorpe, PA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Jim Thorpe is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% lower

Commute

10.4% higher

Health

18.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% higher

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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