What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 55% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Ann Arbor, Michigan?

A salary of $46,000 in Ann Arbor, Michigan could decrease to $38,188 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.

ANN ARBOR vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 17.0% cheaper than Ann Arbor, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $38,188 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.0% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.6% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

62.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

5.4% higher

Health

9.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Ann Arbor, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ann Arbor, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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