Santa Clara, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 60.9% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $62,407 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Santa Clara, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.9% lower
      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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.0% higher
  Commute
  24.9% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% lower