salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,397
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$114
👥 People living there
276,854
304,759
Commute to work
19.9 min
22.7 min
College degree
31.2%
49.1%
Own their home
43%
47.7%
Below poverty line
26%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Buffalo | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $35,470 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $99,060 | $82,370 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,990 | $63,190 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Cashier | $33,850 | $29,470 | -13% in Pittsburgh |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,910 | $30,840 | -12% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $69,340 | -11% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $132,220 | $119,630 | -10% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,790 | $43,080 | +8% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Buffalo and Pittsburgh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Buffalo?
About $59,266 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 24% more in Pittsburgh.