salaryPittsburgh is 8% 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
$2,339
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$114
👥 People living there
215,536
304,759
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.7 min
College degree
26.9%
49.1%
Own their home
77.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral 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 | Cape Coral | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $70,100 | +36% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $76,550 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $61,180 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $72,230 | +20% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $69,340 | +20% in Pittsburgh |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $100,680 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $57,880 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $75,960 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $55,499 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 19% more in Cape Coral.