salaryPittsburgh is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$141
👥 People living there
304,759
229,359
Commute to work
22.7 min
21.7 min
College degree
49.1%
45.6%
Own their home
47.7%
43.5%
Below poverty line
20.1%
18.2%
Unemployment
6.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Richmond for shorter commutes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $104,250 | +37% in Richmond |
| Market Research Analyst | $63,190 | $81,660 | +29% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $62,720 | -25% in Richmond |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $61,290 | -20% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $60,790 | -16% in Richmond |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $51,870 | -15% in Richmond |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $93,580 | +14% in Richmond |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $61,480 | -12% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $1,644 in Richmond.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $62,020 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Richmond?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $69,657 in Richmond, 2% more in Pittsburgh.