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
$1,881
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$114
👥 People living there
690,130
304,759
Commute to work
24.7 min
22.7 min
College degree
48%
49.1%
Own their home
52.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
14.1%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville 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 | Nashville | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $72,230 | +47% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,460 | $76,550 | +25% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $83,190 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $35,470 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,030 | $75,960 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $63,190 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $60,100 | $70,100 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $100,840 | -16% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Nashville 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 Nashville?
About $58,962 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 18% more in Nashville.