salaryPittsburgh is 7% 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
$1,789
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$114
👥 People living there
545,970
304,759
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
25.5%
49.1%
Own their home
50.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
8.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $82,370 | -34% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $119,630 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $101,730 | $75,960 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $134,180 | -21% in Pittsburgh |
| Physician Assistant | $155,440 | $125,230 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $162,680 | $133,040 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $83,190 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,580 | $63,060 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $55,603 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 8% more in Fresno.