salaryPittsburgh is 12% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Riverside to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$2,420
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$2,020
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$98,192
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$584,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,428
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$163
👥 People living there
304,759
319,069
Commute to work
22.7 min
31.3 min
College degree
49.1%
25.7%
Own their home
47.7%
56.8%
Below poverty line
20.1%
12.2%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Riverside for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Riverside | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $133,940 | +63% in Riverside |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $169,920 | +42% in Riverside |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $105,730 | +39% in Riverside |
| Physician Assistant | $125,230 | $165,490 | +32% in Riverside |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $98,520 | +29% in Riverside |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $101,870 | +22% in Riverside |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,060 | $76,970 | +22% in Riverside |
| Cashier | $29,470 | $35,700 | +21% in Riverside |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Riverside cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,420 in Riverside.
What salary do I need in Riverside to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $67,460 a year gives the same standard of living in Riverside.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Riverside?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $98,192 in Riverside, 28% more in Riverside.