salaryPittsburgh is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$127
👥 People living there
304,759
528,706
Commute to work
22.7 min
25.3 min
College degree
49.1%
37.1%
Own their home
47.7%
51.7%
Below poverty line
20.1%
13.9%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $171,460 | +108% in Sacramento |
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $122,540 | +61% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $42,840 | $61,970 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $119,630 | $172,010 | +44% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $103,390 | +35% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $133,040 | $178,540 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $83,190 | $111,460 | +34% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $72,230 | $94,080 | +30% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,621 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $67,605 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $94,176 in Sacramento, 25% more in Sacramento.