salaryPittsburgh is 4% 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
$1,533
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$114
👥 People living there
2,328,253
304,759
Commute to work
27.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
36.6%
49.1%
Own their home
42.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
19.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, less poverty.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $35,470 | +61% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | $75,960 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | $61,180 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | $72,230 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | $76,550 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $82,370 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $59,180 | $69,340 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $133,040 | -16% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,533 in Houston.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Houston?
About $57,592 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 1% more in Pittsburgh.