salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 5.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 38 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,880 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other California cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of California. It is number 417 of 653 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pittsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 39.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pittsburg
| Size | Pittsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $2,181 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,129 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,556 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,465 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,748 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pittsburg overall?
Everyday prices in California overall are 11% above the U.S. average (index 110.7, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pittsburg, so the California figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pittsburg
Life in Pittsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pittsburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,527 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $597,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $59,790 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pittsburg, CA?
Renting in Pittsburg costs a median of about $2,622 a month in 2026, including utilities. The California median is $2,357.
How much do I need to make to live in Pittsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,880 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsburg cheap or expensive?
Pittsburg is rated OK: rent takes 29.2% of the typical household income of $107,700. It ranks 417th cheapest of 653 California cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pittsburg?
The median homeowner in Pittsburg pays $4,689 a year in property taxes, about 0.78% of the median home value.
Is Pittsburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in California are 11% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Pittsburg?
The median home value in Pittsburg is $597,900, about 5.6 times the typical yearly household income.
76,257 people live in Pittsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.