Cost of Living Calculator - West Des Moines, Iowa vs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 3.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $51,687 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
47% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West Des Moines, IA vs Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to West Des Moines, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher

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