salaryPittsburgh is 6% 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
$1,532
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,510
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$63,836
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$384,200
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,553
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$142
$114
👥 People living there
185,913
304,759
Commute to work
23.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
24.1%
49.1%
Own their home
41.9%
47.7%
Below poverty line
17.6%
20.1%
Unemployment
9.8%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, less poverty.
- Pick Pittsburgh for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Paradise | Pittsburgh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $35,470 | +31% in Pittsburgh |
| Dental Hygienist | $109,210 | $75,960 | -30% in Pittsburgh |
| Firefighter | $59,280 | $72,230 | +22% in Pittsburgh |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $82,370 | -21% in Pittsburgh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $65,040 | $76,550 | +18% in Pittsburgh |
| Plumber | $59,700 | $70,100 | +17% in Pittsburgh |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $119,630 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $63,060 | -17% in Pittsburgh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Paradise or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,532 in Paradise.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Paradise?
About $56,681 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Paradise or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $63,836 in Paradise and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 10% more in Pittsburgh.