Moving from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your Philadelphia lifestyle in Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn:
$68,230/year
▼ $6,770 less than you make now
| Category | Philadelphia | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $68,230 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$6,625 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,230 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$989 |
| State Tax | -$2,303 | -$2,095 |
| Take-Home Pay | $58,846 | $54,291 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -7.7% in Pittsburgh
- Housing is -36.3% in Pittsburgh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~257 miles
DIY Truck
$2,000
Container
$3,500
Full-Service
$5,000
Salary Equivalents: Philadelphia to Pittsburgh
| Your Philadelphia Salary | Pittsburgh Equivalent | Difference | Pittsburgh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $36,708 | -$3,292 | $30,406 |
| $50,000 | $45,920 | -$4,080 | $37,525 |
| $60,000 | $55,131 | -$4,869 | $44,644 |
| $75,000 | $68,230 | -$6,770 | $54,291 |
| $100,000 | $91,319 | -$8,681 | $69,825 |
| $150,000 | $137,137 | -$12,863 | $100,276 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How Philadelphia and Pittsburgh Compare
Housing (36% cheaper in Pittsburgh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh rents for $1,290/month compared to $1,400/month in Philadelphia. Median home prices: $252,000 in Pittsburgh vs $400,000 in Philadelphia.
Taxes
Pennsylvania has a flat 3.1% state income tax. Pennsylvania has a flat 3.1% state income tax.
Overall Cost of Living
Pittsburgh's overall cost of living is 7.7% lower than Philadelphia, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).Philadelphia: 102.6, Pittsburgh: 94.7.
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