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
$1,463
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$114
👥 People living there
323,725
304,759
Commute to work
20.9 min
22.7 min
College degree
48.3%
49.1%
Own their home
53.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
14.9%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette 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 | Lexington-Fayette | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $72,230 | +98% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $61,720 | $83,190 | +35% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $100,840 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $76,550 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $57,320 | $69,340 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $133,040 | +20% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $52,030 | $61,180 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $70,100 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette 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 Lexington-Fayette?
About $61,151 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 6% more in Lexington-Fayette.
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