Columbia, Missouri vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 2.3% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,052 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Columbia, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.3% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  43.0% higher
  Health
  28.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower