Pittsburgh, PA Cost of Living


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Pittsburgh cost of living score
91.8
Less expensive
8.2% lower
than the US average
3.0% lower
than the Pennsylvania average
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.2% lower than the U.S. average and 3.0% higher than the average for Pennsylvania.

Pittsburgh, PA

Housing costs in Pittsburgh?
A typical home costs $204,700, which is 39.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 15.7% less expensive than the average Pennsylvania home, at $242,800. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Pittsburgh costs $1,280 per month, which is 10.5% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 5.5% more than the state average of $1,210.

Can I afford Pittsburgh?
To live comfortably in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a minimum annual income of $39,240 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania offers plenty of attractions along with a competitive cost-of-living that makes it worth considering. Homeowners can take advantage of different types of housing choices ranging from affordable single family homes to spacious luxury apartments - while renters also have access to some attractive deals these days as well. Moreover, groceries and transportation expenses remain quite reasonable compared with other US cities - giving you more bang out of your buck if you choose Pittsburgh as your home.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesPittsburghPennsylvaniaUnited States
  91.894.6100.0
  101100.3100
  88.7101.1100.0
  74.980.5100.0
  $204,700$242,800$338,100
  102.3%98.2%100.0%
  105.5104.0100.0
  125.2101.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I left Pittsburgh for Cleveland and boy do I appreciate Pittsburgh now. Parts of Pittsburgh are blue collar but sections like East Liberty, Shadyside, Squirrel Hill and  More

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I will give Pittsburgh 5 Stars for the ability to raise a family but it certainly has deficits that I'll cover at the end. I grew up in a small river town 45 minutes  More

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As a custom home builder in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, I have had the opportunity to work in a number of different cities and towns across the state. In my experience,  More

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