Ontario, CA vs Pittsburg, CA

Ontario is moderately more affordable than Pittsburg, with a 8.6% lower cost of living index. Ontario scores 142 compared to 156 for Pittsburg, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Pittsburg can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Ontario is $1,916/month compared to $2,201/month in Pittsburg — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Ontario is more affordable at $568,000 median vs $583,100.

Median household income in Ontario is $82,806 compared to $101,099 in Pittsburg (-18.1%). While Pittsburg is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Ontario spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 26.1% in Pittsburg.

Climate-wise, Ontario is notably warmer with an average of 66.8°F compared to 62°F in Pittsburg. Pittsburg receives more rainfall at 16.1" per year compared to 11.6" in Ontario.