Cost of living compared
On a $150,000 salary, Pittsburgh leaves you about $201 more a month than Philadelphia after taxes, rent, commuting and everyday costs. Over 5 years that is roughly $15.6K more saved.
| Pittsburgh, PA | Philadelphia, PA | |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home pay | $9,112 | $8,643 |
| Federal income tax | $2,061 | $2,061 |
| State and local income tax | $371 | $840 |
| Rent (median) | $1,221 | $1,323 |
| Commute | $585 | $96 |
| Everyday costs | $1,425 | $1,545 |
| Left over each month | $5,880 | $5,679 |
| Savings after 5 years | $432,244 | $416,688 |
| Pittsburgh | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of living (US average = 100, excluding rent) | 95 | 103 |
| Transit score (100 = car-free is easy) | 55 | 75 |
| Average summer high | 86°F | 88°F |
| Average winter low | 14°F | 23°F |
| Rainy days a year | 141 | 112 |
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