What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 471% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $120,457 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PITTSBURGH vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 140.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $120,457 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
471% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Pittsburgh, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

140.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

19.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

738.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

46.9% higher

Commute

52.6% higher

Health

41.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

55.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Manhattan, NY

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