salaryPittsburgh is 18% 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
$2,511
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,352
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$109,576
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$929,900
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,575
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$127
$114
👥 People living there
439,418
304,759
Commute to work
29.8 min
22.7 min
College degree
48.7%
49.1%
Own their home
42.3%
47.7%
Below poverty line
13.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oakland 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 | Oakland | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $82,370 | -56% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $63,190 | -49% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $146,760 | $75,960 | -48% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $119,630 | -45% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,040 | -37% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $83,190 | -37% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $72,230 | -36% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $186,640 | $124,500 | -33% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oakland or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Oakland?
About $49,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Oakland or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $109,576 in Oakland and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 55% more in Oakland.