Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Urbandale, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Urbandale, Iowa is 0.8% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $49,619 in Urbandale, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Urbandale, Iowa is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Urbandale
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Urbandale, IA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Urbandale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  30.9% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% lower