Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Pontiac, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pontiac, Michigan is 9.2% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $45,375 in Pontiac, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pontiac, Michigan is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Pontiac
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Pontiac, MI
Compared to Pittsburgh, Pontiac is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  24.7% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher