What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Watertown, South Dakota?

Childcare is 121% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Watertown, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown, South Dakota should increase to $54,186 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.

WATERTOWN vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, South Dakota vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 8.4% more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,186 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Watertown, South Dakota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
121% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Watertown, South Dakota

Watertown, SD vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Watertown, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

8.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

10.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

15.7% higher

Commute

77.9% higher

Health

26.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown, South Dakota vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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