What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Rockville, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 63% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Rockville, Maryland?

A salary of $145,000 in Rockville, Maryland could decrease to $95,455 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (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.

ROCKVILLE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rockville, Maryland vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 34.2% cheaper than Rockville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $95,455 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockville, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Rockville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Rockville, Maryland

Rockville, MD vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Rockville, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

71.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

21.2% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Rockville, Maryland vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rockville, MD vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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