Pittsburgh vs Columbus: Cost of Living
Last updated 2026-06-15 ยท MovePlan Editorial Team
Pittsburgh is about 0% cheaper overall. Here is how Pittsburgh and Columbus compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.
- Pittsburgh cost-of-living index: 94 vs 100
- Columbus cost-of-living index: 94 vs 100
- Pittsburgh median 2BR rent: $1,400/mo
- Columbus median 2BR rent: $1,500/mo
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