Salary Comparison
Separating: Pittsburgh vs San Francisco
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Pittsburgh, PA
$45,646/yr
San Francisco, CA
$63,150/yr
Our recommendation: Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh offers $725 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Pittsburgh
San Francisco
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$45,646
$63,150
$17,504
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,777
$3,842
$1,065
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
88
155
-67 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,365
$4,155
$1,790
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,280
$2,680
$1,400
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$412
$-313
+$725
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.17×
0.92×
+0.25×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
A vs B
Pittsburgh — Full Details
San Francisco — Full Details
Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.