salaryPittsburgh is 8% 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
$1,648
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$114
👥 People living there
397,742
304,759
Commute to work
26.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
32.6%
49.1%
Own their home
54.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
12.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $35,470 | +47% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $48,740 | $61,180 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,870 | $75,960 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $133,040 | -21% in Pittsburgh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $98,550 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $82,370 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,070 | $76,550 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $59,010 | $69,340 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $55,100 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 14% more in Arlington.