Fairfax, Virginia vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 38.0% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,005 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Fairfax, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% lower