What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Traverse City, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 48% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Traverse City, Michigan?

A salary of $70,000 in Traverse City, Michigan could decrease to $66,388 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.

TRAVERSE CITY vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Traverse City, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 5.2% cheaper than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,388 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Traverse City, Michigan

Traverse City, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Traverse City, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

46.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

36.0% higher

Health

7.9% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Traverse City, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Traverse City, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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