What is a pro or con of living in Highlands, North Carolinacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 287% more expensive in Highlands.

What salary do I need to live in Highlands, North Carolina copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $50,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $69,641 in Highlands, North Carolina (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. HIGHLANDS
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands, North Carolina is 39.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $69,641 in Highlands, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Highlands, North Carolina is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
287% more expensive in Highlands
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Highlands, NC

Compared to Pittsburgh, Highlands is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

39.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

213.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

34.6% lower

Health

37.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Highlands, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Highlands, NC

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