salaryMontgomery is 6% 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
$1,304
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,085
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$61,271
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$161,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$643
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$185
$114
👥 People living there
197,494
304,759
Commute to work
20.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.8%
49.1%
Own their home
54.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
21.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Montgomery 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 | Montgomery | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $48,490 | $83,190 | +72% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $48,780 | $72,230 | +48% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $49,910 | $69,340 | +39% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,360 | $35,470 | +35% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $47,360 | $61,180 | +29% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $59,610 | $76,550 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| HVAC Technician | $48,680 | $62,140 | +28% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $60,120 | $75,960 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Montgomery or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Montgomery is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,304 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Montgomery?
About $63,338 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Montgomery or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $61,271 in Montgomery and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 14% more in Pittsburgh.