San Diego, California vs. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is 42.7% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $131,752 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Pittsburgh
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Pittsburgh, PA
Compared to San Diego, Pittsburgh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% lower
  Commute
  12.2% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower

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