Lexington, Kentucky vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 1.5% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $71,083 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
68% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Lexington, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower