salaryMemphis 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
$1,399
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,194
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$55,797
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$169,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.2
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,845
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$223
$114
👥 People living there
618,980
304,759
Commute to work
21.1 min
22.7 min
College degree
28%
49.1%
Own their home
44.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
23.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
8.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Memphis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Memphis | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,550 | $35,470 | +44% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,510 | $76,550 | +24% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $50,620 | $61,180 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $70,100 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $62,910 | $72,230 | +15% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $60,890 | $69,340 | +14% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $43,080 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $71,600 | $63,190 | -12% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Memphis or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Memphis is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,399 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Memphis?
About $61,622 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Memphis or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $55,797 in Memphis and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 21% more in Pittsburgh.