Cost of Living Calculator - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 17.7% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $88,303 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Arcata
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.6% lower
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  32.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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