Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Bakersville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bakersville, North Carolina is 12.5% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,743 in Bakersville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bakersville, North Carolina is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
55% cheaper in Bakersville
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Bakersville, NC
Compared to Pittsburgh, Bakersville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  39.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower