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
$2,185
$1,621
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,814
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$103,336
$70,903
🔑 Buying a house
$463,600
$205,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,160
$1,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$114
👥 People living there
196,906
304,759
Commute to work
28.2 min
22.7 min
College degree
36.3%
49.1%
Own their home
76%
47.7%
Below poverty line
8.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
4%
6.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Peoria for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Peoria or Pittsburgh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,185 in Peoria.
What salary do I need in Pittsburgh to match $60,000 in Peoria?
About $56,421 a year gives the same standard of living in Pittsburgh.
Where do people earn more, Peoria or Pittsburgh?
The typical household earns $103,336 in Peoria and $70,903 in Pittsburgh, 46% more in Peoria.