Albany, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 57.0% cheaper than Albany, California.

You would need a salary of $21,502 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Albany, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Albany, California
Albany, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Albany, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower