Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 63.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $901,117 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
215% more expensive in Washington
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Pittsburgh, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.9% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  288.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  28.2% higher
  Health
  7.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher

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