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
$1,277
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,056
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$44,004
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$102,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,759
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$114
👥 People living there
366,097
304,759
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
22.4%
49.1%
Own their home
41.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
30.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
10.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cleveland 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 | Cleveland | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $62,720 | $72,230 | +15% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $88,990 | $75,960 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $111,310 | $124,500 | +12% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,350 | $63,190 | -11% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $63,020 | $70,100 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,010 | $43,080 | +10% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $130,800 | $119,630 | -9% in Pittsburgh |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,680 | $41,830 | +8% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cleveland or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Cleveland 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 Cleveland?
About $60,478 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Cleveland or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $44,004 in Cleveland and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 38% more in Pittsburgh.