salaryPittsburgh is 8% 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
$1,826
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$114
👥 People living there
511,764
304,759
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
32.5%
49.1%
Own their home
64.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.3%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,180 | $76,550 | +29% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $102,520 | $75,960 | -26% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $35,470 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $63,060 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $100,830 | $82,370 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $72,230 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,470 | -16% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $74,590 | $63,190 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $54,979 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 26% more in Mesa.