salaryPittsburgh is 17% 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
$3,405
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$114
👥 People living there
311,690
304,759
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
70.6%
49.1%
Own their home
44.5%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.8%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Irvine | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $82,370 | -39% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $122,980 | $75,960 | -38% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $83,190 | -32% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $133,040 | -32% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $72,230 | -26% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $119,630 | -26% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $76,550 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,990 | $63,190 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $50,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 108% more in Irvine.