Springfield, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 21.9% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $53,818 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Springfield, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% higher
      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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  50.7% higher
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher