Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 35.4% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $171,262 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Scottsdale, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  4.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower