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PITTSBURGH vs. SANTA CRUZ
Cost of Living Comparison
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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Santa Cruz, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Santa Cruz, California is
121.4%
more expensive
than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
You would need a salary of
$132,640
in Santa Cruz, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Cruz, California is
more expensive
than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
520% more expensive in Santa Cruz
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Santa Cruz, CA
Compared to Pittsburgh, Santa Cruz is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
121.4% higher
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Renter
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Taxes Considered
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Food
10.4% higher
Housing (Homeowner)
534.5% higher
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
8.6% lower
Commute
4.7% higher
Health
23.1% higher
Taxes
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Personal
8.4% higher
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