Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 2.7% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $77,011 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Grand Rapids, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  6.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  9.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower