Champaign, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 16.0% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,091 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Champaign, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% higher
      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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  52.0% higher
  Health
  20.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower