salaryPittsburgh 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
$1,723
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,628
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$84,177
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$372,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,541
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$120
$114
👥 People living there
278,001
304,759
Commute to work
19.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
59.9%
49.1%
Own their home
46%
47.7%
Below poverty line
16.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
2.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Madison for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Madison | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,430 | $72,230 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $100,340 | $75,960 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $126,620 | $100,840 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,690 | $76,550 | +20% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $101,190 | $82,370 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $85,160 | $70,100 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Pharmacist | $158,120 | $134,180 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,910 | $35,470 | +15% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Madison or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,723 in Madison.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Madison?
About $58,387 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Madison or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $84,177 in Madison and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 19% more in Madison.