What is a pro or con of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvaniacompared to Santa Monica, California?

Median Home Cost is 87% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

What salary do I need to live in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania copmared to Santa Monica, California?

A salary of $35,000 in Santa Monica, California could decrease to $11,830 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (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.

SANTA MONICA vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Santa Monica, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 66.2% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $11,830 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Santa Monica, California

Santa Monica, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Santa Monica, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

66.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

91.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

26.6% higher

Commute

31.8% lower

Health

1.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Santa Monica, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

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Santa Monica, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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