What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 65% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Shrewsbury, Massachusetts?

A salary of $20,000 in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts could decrease to $14,348 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.

SHREWSBURY vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 28.3% cheaper than Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $14,348 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
65% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Shrewsbury, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Shrewsbury, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

4.5% higher

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Shrewsbury, Massachusetts vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shrewsbury, MA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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