What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Washington, District of Columbia?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Washington, District of Columbia?

A salary of $100,000 in Washington, District of Columbia could decrease to $61,023 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.

WASHINGTON vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Washington, District of Columbia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 39.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $61,023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Washington, District of Columbia

Washington, DC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Washington, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

74.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.5% lower

Commute

22.0% lower

Health

7.1% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Washington, District of Columbia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Washington, DC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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