Ferndale, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 5.1% cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $47,469 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Ferndale, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Ferndale, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Ferndale, Michigan
Ferndale, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Ferndale, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower