What is a pro or con of living in Redwood City, Californiacompared to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 686% more expensive in Redwood City.

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

A salary of $60,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $181,175 in Redwood City, California (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.

PITTSBURGH vs. REDWOOD CITY
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Redwood City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Redwood City, California is 202.0% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $181,175 in Redwood City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Redwood City, California is more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
686% more expensive in Redwood City
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Redwood City, CA

Compared to Pittsburgh, Redwood City is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

202.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

16.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

1,021.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

31.7% higher

Health

32.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

24.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Cost of Living Comparison

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