salaryPittsburgh is 3% 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
$1,628
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$114
👥 People living there
233,596
304,759
Commute to work
23 min
22.7 min
College degree
33.5%
49.1%
Own their home
46.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
16.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
5.7%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $83,190 | +39% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $72,230 | +27% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $75,960 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $76,550 | +21% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $61,180 | +19% in Pittsburgh |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $57,880 | +15% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $70,100 | +13% in Pittsburgh |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $42,790 | +12% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $57,997 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 1% more in Norfolk.