West Lafayette, Indiana vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 1.7% more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $101,659 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than West Lafayette, Indiana
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
36% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in West Lafayette, Indiana
West Lafayette, IN vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to West Lafayette, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  49.6% higher
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher