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
$1,611
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$114
👥 People living there
914,802
304,759
Commute to work
21.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
38.2%
49.1%
Own their home
44.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
18.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $96,880 | $75,960 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $63,190 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $83,190 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $72,230 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $63,260 | $70,100 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Physician Assistant | $137,550 | $125,230 | -9% in Pittsburgh |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,780 | $30,840 | -9% in Pittsburgh |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $107,230 | $98,550 | -8% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Columbus 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 Columbus?
About $59,498 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 1% more in Columbus.