What is a pro or con of living in Imperial Beach, Californiacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 293% more expensive in Imperial Beach.

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

A salary of $45,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $75,604 in Imperial Beach, 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. IMPERIAL BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Imperial Beach, California is 68.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $75,604 in Imperial Beach, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
293% more expensive in Imperial Beach
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Imperial Beach, CA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Imperial Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

68.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

8.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

325.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.2% lower

Commute

19.1% higher

Health

0.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

8.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Imperial Beach, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Imperial Beach, CA

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