salaryLincoln is 3% 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
$1,328
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$114
👥 People living there
294,856
304,759
Commute to work
18.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
41.8%
49.1%
Own their home
56.1%
47.7%
Below poverty line
12.7%
20.1%
Unemployment
3.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln 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 | Lincoln | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $133,040 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $57,880 | -29% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,940 | $76,550 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $61,180 | +23% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $124,500 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $59,760 | $72,230 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $95,100 | $75,960 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $76,940 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $62,024 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 9% more in Lincoln.