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 $105,180 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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  Renter
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  Food
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  31.3% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
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  Childcare
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  Personal
  11.3% higher
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