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DETROIT vs. PITTSBURGH
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Detroit, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is
3.6%
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan.
You would need a salary of
$63,201
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is
more expensive
than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Detroit, Michigan
Detroit, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Detroit, Pittsburgh is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
3.6% higher
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Food
13.5% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
167.2% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
14.0% higher
Commute
40.8% lower
Health
8.4% higher
Taxes
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Personal
0.5% lower
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