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
$1,797
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$114
👥 People living there
291,467
304,759
Commute to work
22.3 min
22.7 min
College degree
57.3%
49.1%
Own their home
52.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
11.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $72,230 | +88% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $76,550 | +49% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $60,100 | $83,190 | +38% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $63,190 | -32% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,460 | $75,960 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $51,540 | $61,180 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $59,220 | $69,340 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $60,110 | $70,100 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,797 in Durham.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $58,216 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 24% more in Durham.