Stanford, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 79.2% cheaper than Stanford, California.

You would need a salary of $9,348 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Stanford, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Stanford, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in Stanford, California
Stanford, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to Stanford, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  79.2% 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
  19.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  95.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.8% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower