salaryPittsburgh is 5% 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
$1,887
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$114
👥 People living there
179,898
304,759
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
38.5%
49.1%
Own their home
66.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
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.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,887 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $56,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 42% more in Aurora.