What is a pro or con of living in California, Pennsylvaniacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 31% cheaper in California.

What salary do I need to live in California, Pennsylvania copmared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $80,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania could decrease to $67,291 in California, Pennsylvania (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.

PITTSBURGH vs. CALIFORNIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. California, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Pennsylvania is 15.9% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $67,291 in California, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, California, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in California
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. California, PA

Compared to Pittsburgh, California is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.9% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

42.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

14.2% lower

Commute

4.6% lower

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

5.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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