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PITTSBURGH vs. CHICAGO
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Chicago, Illinois
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is
16.9%
more expensive
than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$129
in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is
more expensive
than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Chicago
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Pittsburgh, Chicago is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
16.9% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Food
3.8% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
59.8% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
9.3% lower
Commute
31.3% higher
Health
0.8% lower
Taxes
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Personal
11.3% higher
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