Menlo Park, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 74.1% cheaper than Menlo Park, California.

You would need a salary of $31,832 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Menlo Park, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Menlo Park, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
91% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Menlo Park, California
Menlo Park, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Menlo Park, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.1% 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
  17.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.0% lower