salaryPittsburgh is 9% 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
$1,988
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$114
👥 People living there
219,215
304,759
Commute to work
30.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
21.2%
49.1%
Own their home
58.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
13.3%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $75,960 | -39% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $82,370 | -38% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $119,630 | -31% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $76,550 | -25% in Pittsburgh |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $125,230 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,200 | $63,060 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Cashier | $36,490 | $29,470 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $164,010 | $133,040 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $54,561 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 22% more in Modesto.