salaryEl Paso is 5% 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
$1,246
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$114
👥 People living there
680,130
304,759
Commute to work
23.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
28.1%
49.1%
Own their home
60.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $35,470 | +62% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $42,430 | $61,180 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $69,340 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $50,300 | $72,230 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $62,140 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $53,560 | $70,100 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $100,840 | +30% in Pittsburgh |
| Civil Engineer | $79,090 | $100,680 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $63,176 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 9% more in Pittsburgh.