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

Median Home Cost is 81% cheaper in Pittsburgh.

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

A salary of $62,000 in Irvine, California could decrease to $31,462 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.

IRVINE vs. PITTSBURGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Irvine, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 49.3% cheaper than Irvine, California.

You would need a salary of $31,462 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Irvine, California.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Irvine, California

Irvine, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

Compared to Irvine, Pittsburgh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

49.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

83.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.1% higher

Commute

5.0% lower

Health

5.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Irvine, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA

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