salaryOmaha 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
$1,448
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,367
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$78,947
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$245,500
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,128
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$131
$114
👥 People living there
488,837
304,759
Commute to work
19.6 min
22.7 min
College degree
40.1%
49.1%
Own their home
57.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
13.5%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.2%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Omaha for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Omaha | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $62,670 | $76,550 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $94,170 | $75,960 | -19% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $61,040 | $72,230 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Carpenter | $52,800 | $61,180 | +16% in Pittsburgh |
| Operations Manager | $90,620 | $100,840 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Electrician | $62,440 | $69,340 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
| Medical Assistant | $48,010 | $42,840 | -11% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $63,400 | $70,100 | +11% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Omaha or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Omaha is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,448 a month there versus $1,621 in Pittsburgh.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Omaha?
About $61,802 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Omaha or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $78,947 in Omaha and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 11% more in Omaha.