salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Antonio to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,621
$1,463
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,457
💵 Families earn per year
$70,903
$70,163
🔑 Buying a house
$205,800
$235,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
94.7
94.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,822
$4,122
⚡ Electric bill per month
$114
$179
👥 People living there
304,759
1,479,835
Commute to work
22.7 min
24.5 min
College degree
49.1%
29%
Own their home
47.7%
52.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
17.1%
Unemployment
6.1%
6.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Pittsburgh for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick San Antonio for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Pittsburgh | San Antonio | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $75,960 | $98,480 | +30% in San Antonio |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,470 | $28,110 | -21% in San Antonio |
| Carpenter | $61,180 | $48,900 | -20% in San Antonio |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,550 | $61,720 | -19% in San Antonio |
| Electrician | $69,340 | $57,010 | -18% in San Antonio |
| Plumber | $70,100 | $58,180 | -17% in San Antonio |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,080 | $36,800 | -15% in San Antonio |
| Registered Nurse | $82,370 | $94,370 | +15% in San Antonio |
Frequently asked questions
Is Pittsburgh or San Antonio cheaper to live in?
Pittsburgh and San Antonio cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in San Antonio to match $60,000 in Pittsburgh?
About $60,029 a year gives the same standard of living in San Antonio.
Where do people earn more, Pittsburgh or San Antonio?
The typical household earns $70,903 in Pittsburgh and $70,163 in San Antonio, 1% more in Pittsburgh.
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