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
$1,544
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$114
👥 People living there
195,185
304,759
Commute to work
20.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
34.6%
49.1%
Own their home
46.6%
47.7%
Below poverty line
20.2%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $72,230 | +53% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $56,380 | $83,190 | +48% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $35,470 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,980 | $76,550 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $61,180 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $58,640 | $69,340 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $70,100 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $125,230 | +16% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $61,362 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 18% more in Pittsburgh.