Moving from St. Louis to Pittsburgh?
Here's what you'd need to earn to maintain your lifestyle.
To maintain your St. Louis lifestyle in Pittsburgh, you'd need to earn:
$73,076/year
▼ $1,924 less than you make now
| Category | St. Louis | Pittsburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Salary | $75,000 | $73,076 |
| Federal Income Tax | -$8,114 | -$7,691 |
| Social Security | -$4,650 | -$4,531 |
| Medicare | -$1,088 | -$1,060 |
| State Tax | -$3,349 | -$2,243 |
| Take-Home Pay | $57,799 | $57,552 |
Why the difference
- Cost of living is -0.4% in Pittsburgh
- Housing is -8.9% in Pittsburgh
- At the same $75,000 salary, you'd save $1,047/year in taxes in Pittsburgh
Estimated Moving Costs
Distance: ~558 miles
DIY Truck
$3,000
Container
$5,000
Full-Service
$7,000
Salary Equivalents: St. Louis to Pittsburgh
| Your St. Louis Salary | Pittsburgh Equivalent | Difference | Pittsburgh Take-Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| $40,000 | $39,220 | -$780 | $32,348 |
| $50,000 | $48,971 | -$1,029 | $39,883 |
| $60,000 | $58,720 | -$1,280 | $47,417 |
| $75,000 | $73,076 | -$1,924 | $57,552 |
| $100,000 | $97,360 | -$2,640 | $73,890 |
| $150,000 | $145,810 | -$4,190 | $105,938 |
Single filer, 2025 tax brackets, standard deduction. Equivalents based on BEA Regional Price Parities.
How St. Louis and Pittsburgh Compare
Housing (9% cheaper in Pittsburgh)
The average 1-bedroom apartment in Pittsburgh rents for $1,290/month compared to $990/month in St. Louis. Median home prices: $252,000 in Pittsburgh vs $235,000 in St. Louis.
Taxes
Missouri has a progressive state income tax from 0.0% to 4.7%. Pennsylvania has a flat 3.1% state income tax. On a $75,000 salary, moving to Pittsburgh would save you about $1,047/year in taxes alone.
Overall Cost of Living
Pittsburgh's overall cost of living is 0.4% lower than St. Louis, based on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (where 100 = national average).St. Louis: 95.1, Pittsburgh: 94.7.
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