salaryMobile is 7% 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
$1,257
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$114
👥 People living there
203,416
304,759
Commute to work
22.8 min
22.7 min
College degree
32%
49.1%
Own their home
54%
47.7%
Below poverty line
18.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.6%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $83,190 | +77% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $72,230 | +54% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $43,080 | +40% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $35,470 | +32% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $62,140 | +30% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $48,540 | $61,180 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,970 | $76,550 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $75,960 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $64,477 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 19% more in Pittsburgh.