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
$1,496
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,210
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$66,344
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$244,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,286
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$129
$114
👥 People living there
301,198
304,759
Commute to work
21.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
41%
49.1%
Own their home
50.5%
47.7%
Below poverty line
17%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Greensboro for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Greensboro | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $46,600 | $72,230 | +55% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $60,830 | $83,190 | +37% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,730 | $76,550 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $61,180 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $57,510 | $70,100 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $58,380 | $69,340 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,060 | $35,470 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,060 | $63,190 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Greensboro or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Greensboro 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 Greensboro?
About $61,167 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Greensboro or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $66,344 in Greensboro and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 6% more in Pittsburgh.