Berkeley, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 61.4% cheaper than Berkeley, California.

You would need a salary of $44,806 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Berkeley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Berkeley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Berkeley, California
Berkeley, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Berkeley, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.4% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  11.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% lower