What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to State College, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 42% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to State College, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $45,000 in State College, Pennsylvania could decrease to $41,190 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.

STATE COLLEGE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

State College, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 8.5% cheaper than State College, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $41,190 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in State College, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in State College, Pennsylvania

State College, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to State College, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.5% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.2% higher

Commute

45.3% higher

Health

29.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% lower

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State College, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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State College, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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