Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Columbus Junction, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus Junction, Iowa is 18.8% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $62,505 in Columbus Junction, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus Junction, Iowa is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Columbus Junction
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Columbus Junction, IA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Columbus Junction is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  31.4% lower
  Health
  32.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher