salaryPittsburgh is 11% 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
$2,618
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,120
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$95,923
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$607,600
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
106.4
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,638
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$114
👥 People living there
180,547
304,759
Commute to work
31.5 min
22.7 min
College degree
22.5%
49.1%
Own their home
58%
47.7%
Below poverty line
12.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.3%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Ontario 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 | Ontario | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $133,940 | $82,370 | -39% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $169,920 | $119,630 | -30% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $105,730 | $75,960 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| Physician Assistant | $165,490 | $125,230 | -24% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $98,520 | $76,550 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $101,870 | $83,190 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $76,970 | $63,060 | -18% in Pittsburgh |
| Cashier | $35,700 | $29,470 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Ontario or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Ontario?
About $53,365 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Ontario or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $95,923 in Ontario and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 35% more in Ontario.