salaryPittsburgh is 17% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Santa Clarita to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$3,027
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,662
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$132,722
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$784,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$6,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$166
👥 People living there
304,759
230,221
Commute to work
22.7 min
34.1 min
College degree
49.1%
39.8%
Own their home
47.7%
71.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
7.4%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Santa Clarita for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Santa Clarita cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $3,027 in Santa Clarita.
What salary do I need in Santa Clarita to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $70,171 a year gives the same standard of living in Santa Clarita.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Santa Clarita?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $132,722 in Santa Clarita, 47% more in Santa Clarita.
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