Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. San Jose, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Jose, California is 133.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $304,135 in San Jose, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Jose, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
478% more expensive in San Jose
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. San Jose, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, San Jose is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  133.9% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  599.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.4% lower
  Commute
  43.1% higher
  Health
  21.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher