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
$1,379
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$114
👥 People living there
311,224
304,759
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
41.8%
49.1%
Own their home
39.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
25.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $102,940 | $75,960 | -26% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $58,570 | $72,230 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,740 | $76,550 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $63,190 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $63,490 | $69,340 | +9% in Pittsburgh |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $42,790 | -8% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $65,160 | $70,100 | +8% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,700 | $119,630 | -7% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati?
About $59,560 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 20% more in Pittsburgh.