What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 73% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Somerville, Massachusetts?

A salary of $45,000 in Somerville, Massachusetts could decrease to $25,278 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.

SOMERVILLE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 43.8% cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $25,278 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Somerville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Somerville, Massachusetts

Somerville, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Somerville, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

43.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

11.7% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

79.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

1.1% lower

Health

0.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

22.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Somerville, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Somerville, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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