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
$1,278
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,200
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$72,097
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$233,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,989
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$167
$114
👥 People living there
631,818
304,759
Commute to work
22.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.8%
49.1%
Own their home
60.7%
47.7%
Below poverty line
15.8%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Louisville 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 | Louisville | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $45,160 | $72,230 | +60% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $63,220 | $83,190 | +32% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,610 | $76,550 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,180 | $35,470 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $89,140 | $100,840 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $110,270 | $124,500 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $69,340 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,830 | $41,830 | -11% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Louisville or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Louisville 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 Louisville?
About $61,030 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Louisville or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $72,097 in Louisville and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 2% more in Louisville.