Lake Zurich, Illinois vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 15.1% cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $84,857 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Zurich, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Lake Zurich, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Lake Zurich, Illinois
Lake Zurich, IL vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Lake Zurich, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% lower