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
$2,279
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,180
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$94,293
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$806,600
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$5,151
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$114
👥 People living there
455,548
304,759
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.7 min
College degree
35.6%
49.1%
Own their home
41.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
14.8%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Long Beach for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Long Beach | 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 Long Beach or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 17% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,279 in Long Beach.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Long Beach?
About $50,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Long Beach or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $94,293 in Long Beach and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 33% more in Long Beach.