Oakland, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 47.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $52,068 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Oakland, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.9% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  16.1% lower
  Health
  24.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower