Waukee, Iowa vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 4.1% cheaper than Waukee, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $71,947 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Waukee, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Waukee, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Waukee, Iowa
Waukee, IA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Waukee, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% lower
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  36.8% higher
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower