Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 159.3% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $124,466 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
545% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  159.3% higher
      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
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  735.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher