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
$1,401
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$114
👥 People living there
562,218
304,759
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
39.2%
49.1%
Own their home
61.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
15.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $72,230 | +70% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,900 | $75,960 | -21% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $59,120 | $69,340 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $133,040 | +16% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $119,630 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $96,040 | $82,370 | -14% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $83,190 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Warehouse Worker | $37,230 | $41,830 | +12% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque 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 Albuquerque?
About $59,451 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 4% more in Albuquerque.
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