What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 43% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Worcester, Massachusetts?

A salary of $68,000 in Worcester, Massachusetts could decrease to $59,460 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.

WORCESTER vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 12.6% cheaper than Worcester, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,460 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Worcester, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Worcester, Massachusetts

Worcester, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Worcester, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

41.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.7% lower

Commute

10.6% higher

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.1% lower

Cost of Food

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Worcester, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Worcester, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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