Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 78.8% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $15,925 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo_Alto, CA vs Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Palo_Alto, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.8% 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
  18.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% lower

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