What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburg, Californiacompared to Alexandria, Virginia?

Childcare is 13% more expensive in Pittsburg.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburg, California copmared to Alexandria, Virginia?

A salary of $88,000 in Alexandria, Virginia should increase to $99,290 in Pittsburg, California (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ALEXANDRIA vs. PITTSBURG
Cost of Living Comparison

Alexandria, Virginia vs. Pittsburg, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburg, California is 12.8% more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $99,290 in Pittsburg, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburg, California is more expensive than Alexandria, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
13% more expensive in Pittsburg
than in Alexandria, Virginia

Alexandria, VA vs. Pittsburg, CA

Compared to Alexandria, Pittsburg is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.2% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

21.5% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

11.7% higher

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.5% lower

Cost of Food

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