salaryPittsburgh is 14% 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
$2,474
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,057
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$103,765
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$652,700
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.5
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,485
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$114
👥 People living there
200,928
304,759
Commute to work
25.3 min
22.7 min
College degree
19.5%
49.1%
Own their home
54.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
11%
20.1%
Unemployment
6.5%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Oxnard 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 | Oxnard | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $126,530 | $75,960 | -40% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $131,160 | $82,370 | -37% in Pittsburgh |
| Police Officer | $119,640 | $83,190 | -30% in Pittsburgh |
| Lawyer | $185,520 | $133,040 | -28% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $99,420 | $76,550 | -23% in Pittsburgh |
| Software Developer | $159,430 | $124,500 | -22% in Pittsburgh |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,100 | $63,190 | -21% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $79,020 | $63,060 | -20% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Oxnard or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Oxnard?
About $51,389 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Oxnard or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $103,765 in Oxnard and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 46% more in Oxnard.