San Jose, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 57.3% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $29,921 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
82% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to San Jose, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.3% 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
  11.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  30.1% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower