salaryPittsburgh is 13% 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
$2,666
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,805
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$153,270
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$895,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
108.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,153
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$101
$114
👥 People living there
236,254
304,759
Commute to work
26.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
77.1%
49.1%
Own their home
41.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
7.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, 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 | Arlington | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $119,170 | $75,960 | -36% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $156,460 | $100,840 | -36% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $195,190 | $133,040 | -32% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $87,160 | $63,190 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| Accountant | $102,140 | $76,940 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,040 | $35,470 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,040 | $98,550 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $102,710 | $82,370 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,666 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $52,168 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $153,270 in Arlington and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 116% more in Arlington.