Brookline, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 54.8% cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $22,613 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookline, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Brookline, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Brookline, Massachusetts
Brookline, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Brookline, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.8% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  15.1% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% lower