Charlottesville, Virginia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 14.4% cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $128,472 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Charlottesville, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Charlottesville, Virginia
Charlottesville, VA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Charlottesville, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  46.5% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower