Houston, Texas vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 3.8% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $384,901 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Houston, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  6.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower