What is a pro or con of living in Phoenix, Arizonacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 101% more expensive in Phoenix.

What salary do I need to live in Phoenix, Arizona copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $34,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $40,215 in Phoenix, Arizona (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. PHOENIX
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 18.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $40,215 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Phoenix, AZ

Compared to Pittsburgh, Phoenix is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

66.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.5% lower

Commute

11.8% higher

Health

4.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Phoenix, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Phoenix, AZ

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