Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
11% cheaper
Pittsburgh is 11% more affordable than Provo. A $75,000 salary in Provo is equivalent to $67,067 in Pittsburgh.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Pittsburgh has a housing index of 79 while Provo sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Pittsburgh costs $195,000 compared to $380,000 in Provo, a difference of $185,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,100 in Pittsburgh versus $1,300 in Provo.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Pittsburgh scores 101 while Provo scores 98. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Pittsburgh (95) are lower than Provo (97). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Pittsburgh is $52,536 compared to $51,048 in Provo. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Pittsburgh.
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