salaryPittsburgh is 11% 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
$2,087
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$114
👥 People living there
394,432
304,759
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.6%
49.1%
Own their home
62.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
11.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $63,190 | -36% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $113,760 | $75,960 | -33% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $100,840 | -29% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $133,040 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Accountant | $100,020 | $76,940 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $98,550 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Cashier | $37,620 | $29,470 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
| Retail Salesperson | $38,470 | $30,840 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $53,698 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 34% more in Aurora.