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
$1,508
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,391
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$61,077
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$315,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,606
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$114
👥 People living there
371,853
304,759
Commute to work
22.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
42.4%
49.1%
Own their home
51.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
22.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
7.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick New Orleans for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | New Orleans | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $16,640 | $35,470 | +113% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $37,250 | $72,230 | +94% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $48,970 | $83,190 | +70% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,350 | $76,550 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Nursing Assistant | $34,320 | $43,080 | +26% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $50,130 | $61,180 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $93,650 | $75,960 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,520 | $36,130 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is New Orleans or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
New Orleans 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 New Orleans?
About $61,344 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, New Orleans or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $61,077 in New Orleans and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 14% more in Pittsburgh.
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