salaryRent is lower than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 15.8 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $42,560 a year. That is $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 18 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Pittsburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 11.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Pittsburg
| Size | Pittsburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $813 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $763 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $969 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,232 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $566 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Pittsburg overall?
Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Pittsburg, so the Kansas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Pittsburg
Life in Pittsburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pittsburg?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $209 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $123,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $12,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Pittsburg, KS?
Renting in Pittsburg costs a median of about $1,064 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Pittsburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $42,560 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Pittsburg cheap or expensive?
Pittsburg is rated OK: rent takes 27.3% of the typical household income of $46,827. It ranks 18th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Pittsburg?
The median homeowner in Pittsburg pays $1,626 a year in property taxes, about 1.32% of the median home value.
Is Pittsburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below 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 $123,200, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
20,637 people live in Pittsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.