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
$2,246
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,299
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$162,004
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$642,100
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,572
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$114
👥 People living there
219,304
304,759
Commute to work
28.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
67.5%
49.1%
Own their home
65.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
3.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Frisco or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Frisco 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 Frisco?
About $58,525 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Frisco or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $162,004 in Frisco and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 128% more in Frisco.