salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Pittsburgh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$114
👥 People living there
189,247
304,759
Commute to work
22.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
23.6%
49.1%
Own their home
50.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
23.3%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $61,140 | $72,230 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $124,500 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $74,650 | $83,190 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $70,100 | +10% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $77,360 | $69,340 | -10% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,250 | $43,080 | +10% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,970 | $75,960 | -8% in Pittsburgh |
| Warehouse Worker | $39,100 | $41,830 | +7% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Akron and Pittsburgh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $60,836 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 27% more in Pittsburgh.