What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Erie, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Erie, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $252,016 in Erie, Pennsylvania should increase to $292,797 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ERIE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 16.2% more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $292,797 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Erie, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Erie, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Erie, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.5% higher

Commute

27.7% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.5% lower

Cost of Food

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Erie, Pennsylvania vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Erie, PA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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