Cost of Living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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.

Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Pittsburgh is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is more expensive.

Pittsburgh cost of living is 91.9

COST OF LIVING	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania	USA
	91.9	94.6	100
	101	100.3	100
	88.7	101.1	100
	74.9	80.5	100
	$204,700	$242,800	$338,100
	102.3	98.2	100
	105.5	104	100
	125.2	101.5	100

100=National Average

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Reviews for Pittsburgh 189 Reviews

Pittsburgh has very trendy, hip spots - 1/30/2023
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... Read More

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Great for families - 1/3/2023
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... Read More

Susan | Sandy Springs, GA | Reply | 1 Reply

As a Builder, Working Experience In Pittsburgh, PA - 1/3/2023
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,... Read More

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