California, Maryland vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 10.4% cheaper than California, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $44,786 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in California, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than California, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in California, Maryland
California, MD vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to California, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  12.0% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower