What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Childcare is 63% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $35,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $39,322 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 12.3% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $39,322 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
63% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Springfield, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

27.1% higher

Health

11.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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