Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. San Mateo, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Mateo, California is 172.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $409,032 in San Mateo, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Mateo, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
573% more expensive in San Mateo
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. San Mateo, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, San Mateo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  172.7% 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
  15.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  884.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  35.9% higher
  Health
  32.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.1% higher