salaryPittsburgh is 14% 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
$2,334
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$114
👥 People living there
214,169
304,759
Commute to work
33.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
21.4%
49.1%
Own their home
66.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $51,303 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 56% more in Fontana.