Waterloo, Iowa vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 27.6% more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $57,438 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Waterloo, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  64.1% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher