Arcata, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 15.1% cheaper than Arcata, California.

You would need a salary of $42,468 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Arcata, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Arcata, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Arcata, California
Arcata, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Arcata, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  24.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% lower