What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

Childcare is 76% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Ponchatoula, Louisiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Ponchatoula, Louisiana could decrease to $74,594 in Pittsburgh, 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.

PONCHATOULA vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 0.5% cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $74,594 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ponchatoula, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ponchatoula, Louisiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
76% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Ponchatoula, Louisiana

Ponchatoula, LA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Ponchatoula, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

0.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

1.6% lower

Health

34.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Ponchatoula, Louisiana vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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