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
$2,987
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,696
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$130,411
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$1,100,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,234
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$108
$114
👥 People living there
195,240
304,759
Commute to work
28.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
49%
49.1%
Own their home
55.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
7.8%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntington Beach for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntington Beach or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,987 in Huntington Beach.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Huntington Beach?
About $51,303 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Huntington Beach or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $130,411 in Huntington Beach and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 84% more in Huntington Beach.
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