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
$1,364
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$114
👥 People living there
222,791
304,759
Commute to work
19.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
47.2%
49.1%
Own their home
58.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
12.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.1%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $72,230 | +50% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $64,550 | $83,190 | +29% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $35,470 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $100,840 | -26% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $48,970 | $61,180 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $62,140 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,250 | $76,550 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $57,020 | $70,100 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Huntsville 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 Huntsville?
About $61,031 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 14% more in Huntsville.