salaryPittsburgh is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$133
👥 People living there
304,759
481,031
Commute to work
22.7 min
23 min
College degree
49.1%
54%
Own their home
47.7%
50.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
11.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $45,640 | -37% in Raleigh |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $98,800 | +30% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $78,980 | +25% in Raleigh |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $60,170 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $65,860 | -21% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $56,800 | -18% in Raleigh |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $50,820 | -17% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $100,840 | $114,940 | +14% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,822 in Raleigh.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $62,209 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $92,099 in Raleigh, 23% more in Raleigh.