What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Transportation is 39% more expensive in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $599,978 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $678,204 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.

WINSTON SALEM vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 13.0% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $678,204 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
39% more expensive in Pittsburgh
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Winston Salem, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.0% higher

Commute

39.7% higher

Health

8.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Winston Salem, NC vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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