salaryBirmingham is 3% 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
$1,291
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$114
👥 People living there
198,173
304,759
Commute to work
20.8 min
22.7 min
College degree
31.1%
49.1%
Own their home
45.5%
47.7%
Below poverty line
24.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $72,230 | +41% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $83,190 | +37% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $35,470 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $62,140 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $75,960 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $56,630 | $69,340 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,630 | $76,550 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $133,040 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $61,982 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 30% more in Pittsburgh.