Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 83.1% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $141,929 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
265% more expensive in Queens
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Pittsburgh, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  83.1% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  320.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.1% higher
  Commute
  78.7% higher
  Health
  42.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.9% higher