Pittsburg, CA vs Windsor, CA

Pittsburg is moderately more affordable than Windsor, with a 5.3% lower cost of living index. Pittsburg scores 156 compared to 164 for Windsor, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Windsor can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Pittsburg is $2,201/month compared to $2,087/month in Windsor — a 6% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Windsor has cheaper rent, Pittsburg actually has lower median home values ($583,100 vs $763,200).

Median household income in Pittsburg is $101,099 compared to $129,004 in Windsor (-21.6%). While Windsor is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Pittsburg spend roughly 26.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.4% in Windsor.