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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Missouri City, TX โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Houston, TX area

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You'd save $31.19/month moving to Pittsburgh, PA

$150.0K in your current city equals $149.6K in Pittsburgh, PA

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area
Overall Cost
โ†“ 0.4%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$31.19
Savings
Annual Impact
$374
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Missouri City, TX

Population:77K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$309K

Pittsburgh, PA

Population:303K
Cost Index:100

Missouri City, TX

The Lone Star State

77K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Texas, this city has a population of 77K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Texas has no state income tax!

Pittsburgh, PA

The Keystone State

303K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Pennsylvania, this city has a population of 303K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Missouri City, TX vs Pittsburgh, PA

๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†“ 9.4%
Missouri City, TX
$1,342
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,216
Difference
$127
less
๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 6.7%
Missouri City, TX
$1,826
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,949
Difference
$123
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 12.8%
Missouri City, TX
$877
Pittsburgh, PA
$989
Difference
$112
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 14.1%
Missouri City, TX
$532
Pittsburgh, PA
$607
Difference
$74.89
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†“ 1.8%
Missouri City, TX
$1,637
Pittsburgh, PA
$1,607
Difference
$30.12
less
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†“ 2.6%
Missouri City, TX
$541
Pittsburgh, PA
$527
Difference
$14.16
less

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Pittsburgh, PA: Pittsburgh Earned Income Tax$4,500/yr (3.0%)

Missouri City, TX has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,401
To$750
โ†“ $651
1 Bed
From$1,452
To$850
โ†“ $602
2 Bed
From$1,724
To$1,050
โ†“ $674
3 Bed
From$2,318
To$1,400
โ†“ $918
Missouri City, TXZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,710โ€“$1,980/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,755
Monthly in Missouri City, TX
$6,894
Monthly in Pittsburgh, PA
$139
Difference

Home Values

Missouri City
Pittsburgh
$309K
Median Value
-
โ†“ -3.1%
YoY Change
-
โ†‘ +28.5%
5-Year Change
-
$227K - $391K
Price Range
-

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†“ $4.6K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$384
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
3.1%
Rate difference

Missouri City, TX

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Texas State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Pittsburgh, PA

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Pennsylvania State Tax
Effective: 3.1%
$4.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 27.7%
$41.6K
Take-Home Pay
$9,032/month
$108.4K

Additional Tax Information

Missouri City, TX Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.2%
Property Tax:1.8%

Pittsburgh, PA Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.5%
Property Tax:1.4%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Missouri City
Pittsburgh
61 Moderate
Air Quality
52 Moderate
13.7%
Good Air Days
47.8%
100 Very High
Climate Risk
98 High
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Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
12 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.0ยฐF
64 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
12 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Texas and Pennsylvania on TaxTakeHome.com

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