salaryPittsburgh 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
$1,881
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$114
👥 People living there
903,844
304,759
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
48%
49.1%
Own their home
51%
47.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte 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 | Charlotte | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $72,230 | +87% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $63,190 | $83,190 | +32% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,680 | $76,550 | +30% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $63,190 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,390 | $75,960 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $61,180 | +20% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $70,100 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $69,340 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $58,350 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 25% more in Charlotte.