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
$1,849
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$114
👥 People living there
252,583
304,759
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.7 min
College degree
36.9%
49.1%
Own their home
74.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake 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 | Chesapeake | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $83,190 | +39% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $72,230 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $75,960 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $76,550 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $61,180 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $57,880 | +15% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $70,100 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $42,790 | +12% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $57,997 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 45% more in Chesapeake.