Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Palo Alto, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palo Alto, California is 370.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $861,832 in Palo Alto, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palo Alto, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1418% more expensive in Palo Alto
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Palo Alto, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Palo Alto is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  370.9% 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
  23.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,956.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  33.3% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher