salaryPittsburgh is 10% cheaperBased 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
$1,651
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$114
👥 People living there
288,976
304,759
Commute to work
18.8 min
22.7 min
College degree
38.7%
49.1%
Own their home
63.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
8.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $75,960 | -43% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $35,470 | +36% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $82,370 | -29% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $83,190 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $62,140 | -27% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $93,600 | $70,100 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $157,430 | $119,630 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $82,330 | $63,060 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $53,882 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 57% more in Anchorage.