Pontiac, Michigan vs. Oil City, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oil City, Pennsylvania is 20.4% cheaper than Pontiac, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $39,808 in Oil City, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pontiac, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oil City, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pontiac, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Oil City
than in Pontiac, Michigan
Pontiac, MI vs. Oil City, PA
Compared to Pontiac, Oil City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% lower