What is a pro or con of living in Smithfield, North Carolinacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Childcare is 39% cheaper in Smithfield.

What salary do I need to live in Smithfield, North Carolina copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $46,518 in Smithfield, North Carolina (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. SMITHFIELD
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Smithfield, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Smithfield, North Carolina is 7.0% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $46,518 in Smithfield, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Smithfield, North Carolina is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
39% cheaper in Smithfield
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Smithfield, NC

Compared to Pittsburgh, Smithfield is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

4.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

32.4% lower

Health

11.3% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.3% higher

Cost of Food

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