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
$1,284
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$114
👥 People living there
566,973
304,759
Commute to work
22.4 min
22.7 min
College degree
27.4%
49.1%
Own their home
41.8%
47.7%
Below poverty line
22.8%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $72,230 | +45% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,480 | $76,550 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,780 | $75,960 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $100,840 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $70,100 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $35,470 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $82,370 | -15% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $73,880 | $63,190 | -14% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
About $58,597 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 18% more in Pittsburgh.