Washington, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 6.2% more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $58,434 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Washington, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Washington, Pennsylvania
Washington, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Washington, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.7% higher
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower