Richmond, Virginia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 4.4% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $23,907 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Richmond, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower